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Exploring how smart technologies support older people while respecting their privacy (opens in a new tab)

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedThe COST Action GoodBrother explored how cameras, microphones and artificial intelligence could support older people while respecting their fundamental right to privacy.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedThe story says smart technologies such as cameras and microphones could detect falls, recognize activities and identify emergencies, helping older people live independently for longer and helping caregivers respond more quickly.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedGoodBrother is described as bringing ethical, legal and privacy issues into the design of active assisted living technologies from the beginning rather than as an afterthought.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe article says the network produced practical resources such as the Trustworthy AAL Design Cards, the 50 Questions on Active Assisted Living Technologies booklet, and a position paper, and that it inspired follow-on projects including MAYA, EMA_FRAILTY and SiDnet.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThe piece frames the future of assisted-living technology as depending on balancing innovation with trust and on making privacy, trust and user-centred design paramount.View evidenceHide evidence

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Use cases related to ambient assisted living (AAL) in the field of audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment

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