Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratories for Aging Research

Mission of the AITC Program

The AITC program is designed to (1) serve as a national resource to promote the development and implementation of artificial intelligence approaches and technology through demonstration projects to improve care and health outcomes for older Americans, including persons with dementia and their caregivers; (2) support pilot studies to develop and implement artificial intelligence approaches and technology across the country; (3) develop and disseminate technical and policy guidelines and best practices for effectively incorporating artificial intelligence approaches and technology for older Americans, in partnership with private industry, angel investors, venture capital firms, and health care systems; (4) work collaboratively with researchers across private industry, venture capital firms, the health care sector, and the NIA Small Business Programs ; and (5) disseminate best practices for engaging stakeholders in research by (a) incorporating stakeholders into the research and development process and (b) conducting ethical research on how to incorporate artificial intelligence approaches and technology development in the special circumstances of individuals experiencing cognitive decline/impairment.

More information is available at the a2 Collective website.

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