What if AI could give caregivers and families the one thing they never have enough of—time? In this episode of CareLab, we talk with David Banes, global expert in assistive technology and chair of the Equitable AI Alliance. Together we explore how AI is being used to support independence for people with disabilities and older adults. From smart home tools and predictive routines to visual recognition and AI companions, David shares how AI is transforming care—and where we need to be cautious. Whether you're a caregiver, clinician, or technologist, this conversation unpacks real-life use cases, the nuance of consent and data, and why inclusive development is key to ensuring AI doesn’t just work—but works for everyone.
Resources Mentioned:
Equitable AI Alliance: https://zeroproject.org/equitable-ai
Seeing AI: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/ai/seeing-ai
Be My Eyes / Be My AI: https://www.bemyeyes.com
Aira (remote visual support): https://aira.io
AskSAMIE: https://www.asksamie.com
Luma: https://meetluma.us
CareLab Podcast: https://www.carelabpodcast.com
