[노인위한AI ⑥] 신미화

In a recent report, two senior citizens from South Korea and Japan have been interviewed about their perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to enhance the lives of older adults. Professor Shin Miyazaki, a professor of business administration at Meiji University in Japan, has been working with both Korean and Japanese seniors to explore the various ways AI can be utilized.

Professor Shin explained that while Korean seniors are more dynamic and eager to engage in new activities, Japanese seniors tend to prioritize their independence and prefer to manage their own lives. This cultural difference has led to different attitudes towards AI adoption among the two groups. In Japan, the introduction of new technology is often met with caution, but Japan also excels in developing products and services tailored to older adults once these technologies become established.

On the other hand, Professor Shin believes that AI can provide new opportunities for Korean seniors, who are facing an aging population of over 20% of the nation's population. He suggested that AI can help seniors convert their accumulated experiences and human connections into digital content, such as articles or videos. He is confident that as more Korean seniors become comfortable with AI, their role in society will shift from being passive recipients of care to active participants in the community.