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16/04/2025 - Italy Explores Ethical Use of AI for Elderly and Fragile People (Italy)

argument: Notizie/News - Health Law

Source: LamiaFinanza

LamiaFinanza presents an initiative by the Don Gnocchi Foundation, focusing on the humanitarian and ethical implications of AI applied to elderly and fragile populations. The event, held in Italy on 11 April 2025, aims to spark public discussion on how AI technologies should be designed and used to support—not replace—human caregiving.

The conference highlights the moral responsibility of developers and institutions in ensuring that AI respects human dignity, autonomy, and vulnerability. Participants include ethicists, caregivers, technologists, and health law experts. Themes include algorithmic bias, human oversight, and the socio-emotional dimension of care.

The foundation stresses the importance of keeping technology aligned with ethical and social values, especially in aging societies. The event marks a crucial point in Italy’s broader debate on sustainable digital transformation in the welfare sector.