Can we build AI that protects dignity, not just delivers services?

Dr. Mihaela Ulieru believes it’s not just possible — it’s necessary. In this episode, we explore how decentralization, blockchain, and ethical AI can reshape the future of aging, care, and autonomy.

This conversation blends tech and soul — and offers a blueprint for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Is tech still for us?”

What You’ll Take Away:
- How centralized AI systems exclude vulnerable populations
- What decentralized tech can do for caregivers and aging adults
- Why privacy and dignity must be the foundation of eldercare
- Real-world examples of ethical AI in action
- A new way to think about legacy, innovation, and inclusion

Guest Bio:
Dr. Mihaela Ulieru is a global tech futurist and one of the minds behind SingularityNET. Her work focuses on building open, ethical AI systems that serve humanity — especially in care, aging, and social impact.

What if the most powerful thing you could offer someone with dementia isn’t memory — but presence?

In this episode, Laura Wayman shares what it means to truly “meet someone where they are.” Known as The Dementia Whisperer, Laura invites us into a different kind of leadership — one rooted in emotional safety, deep empathy, and clarity in the chaos of caregiving.

This is for anyone navigating the heartbreak of memory loss — in your family, your work, or your own fear of aging.

What You’ll Take Away:
- Why logic fails in dementia care — and what works instead
- A new way to define success when memory is slipping
- How to build emotional trust with someone who feels unreachable
- The single most overlooked cause of caregiver burnout
- What real leadership looks like in aging and care

Guest Bio:
Laura Wayman is an author, educator, and care consultant known nationally as The Dementia Whisperer. Her approach blends emotional intelligence and practical training to help families and professionals transform the dementia experience.

When AI answers with confidence—but not accuracy—who gets hurt first?

In this eye-opening episode, Alon Bochman, founder of RAGMetrics and former head of AI at Microsoft and Google, unpacks the hidden dangers inside today's most trusted AI tools. From faulty medical chatbot advice to flawed voice interfaces for seniors, we explore how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems fail—and what must be done to protect the people least equipped to detect those failures.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- The #1 reason RAG systems mislead users (and why most teams miss it)
- How to harden your AI system for seniors, caregivers, and critical domains
- Why hallucination isn't just a bug—it's a systemic design flaw
- How to embed empathy, accuracy, and auditability into your RAG pipeline
- The ethical red line when AI pretends to “remember” someone with dementia

👤 About Alon:
Alon Bochman is the founder of RAGMetrics, leading the charge in retrieval optimization, observability, and AI safety for regulated industries. His work sits at the intersection of machine learning rigor and human-first ethics—especially for the aging population.

🎯 If you build or deploy AI systems—or care for someone who relies on them—this episode is a must-listen.

What if the real threat of AI isn’t just job loss—but erasure?

In this powerful episode, Dave Edwards, founder of the Artificiality Institute, joins us to expose how AI systems are reshaping the workplace, learning, and caregiving—without considering the 50+ population. From age-biased algorithms to tools that quietly bypass experienced professionals, Dave shows how we can flip the script with lifelong learning, ethical design, and the creative power of seasoned minds.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How AI is quietly discriminating against older professionals—and how to fight back
- Why “prompting” is the new editing, and why your experience matters more than ever
- How to rebuild creativity with AI as your partner, not your replacement
- Why dehumanization in eldercare tech is real—and how to design for dignity
- The one transparency rule every AI system for seniors should follow

👤 About Dave:
Dave Edwards leads the Artificiality Institute, a nonprofit research organization focused on human-centered AI design. He’s spent decades helping organizations and institutions design ethical tech ecosystems that elevate—not erase—our humanity.

🧭 This is your AI roadmap—especially if you're over 50 and refuse to become obsolete.

What if joy—not therapy—is the key to reaching someone with dementia?

In this powerful episode, Bruce Elliott shares the deeply human story behind Memory Lane Games, an app that transforms personalized trivia into moments of reconnection, healing, and even speech breakthroughs for people living with memory loss.

Whether you're a caregiver, clinician, or innovator in aging, you'll walk away with new hope and real strategies for restoring connection—one memory at a time.

🧠 What You'll Discover:
- Why traditional brain games fail—and what *actually* works
- The neuroscience of emotional memory and reminiscence therapy
- How AI is being used to scale joy, not just features
- A story of one man’s mother who spoke again after years of silence
- How caregivers are using gameplay to track emotional changes before clinical ones

🎙️ About Bruce:
Bruce Elliott is the founder of Memory Lane Games, a globally recognized dementia support app backed by clinicians, loved by caregivers, and rooted in human-first design. His mission: restore joy, dignity, and storytelling to lives affected by memory loss.

💬 If you’ve ever watched someone you love slowly fade—this conversation might offer a light you didn’t know you needed.

Get ready for a game-changing episode of Aging in America as we dive deep into 'Aging in America: Navigating Late Life Choices and Challenges in the AI Era' with incredible guests Jenny Chin Hansen, Peter Fitzgerald, and Bill Pettit!

Together, we'll explore the ins and outs of aging in the 21st century, uncovering eye-opening insights on innovative care models, technology integration, and senior housing trends that you won't find anywhere else.

Prepare to be amazed as we navigate the complexities of AI in senior care, the PACE program, and active adult communities, and discover how they're revolutionizing the aging experience as we know it.

With our guests' unparalleled expertise in senior care policy, community-based care models, and senior housing development, you'll be treated to exclusive stories and experiences from their groundbreaking work, leaving you inspired and hungry for more.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with game-changing takeaways:
1. How AI can enhance personalized care while maintaining human touch
2. The importance of intergenerational connections in senior living
3. Strategies for addressing the middle-income market in senior housing

Don't miss out on this transformative journey! Tune in now, subscribe, and join the conversation. Together, let's reshape aging in America!

AI for Good: Revolutionizing Global Solutions with Neil Sahota

Get ready for a mind-expanding episode of AI50 as we dive deep into 'AI for Global Impact' with the extraordinary Neil Sahota, UN AI advisor, IBM Master Inventor, and bestselling author!

Together, we'll explore the cutting-edge world of AI applications, uncovering eye-opening insights on tackling climate change, transforming healthcare, and revolutionizing education that you won't find anywhere else.

Prepare to be amazed as we navigate the complexities of ethical AI development, cross-cultural tech collaboration, and the future of human-AI partnerships, and discover how they're reshaping our world as we know it.

With Neil Sahota's unparalleled expertise in AI for social good, you'll be treated to exclusive stories and experiences from his groundbreaking work with the UN's AI for Good initiative and beyond, leaving you inspired and hungry for more.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with game-changing takeaways:
1. How AI is being leveraged to address pressing global challenges
2. Strategies for identifying and implementing AI solutions across industries
3. The future of AI in education and its potential to revolutionize learning

Don't miss out on this transformative journey! Tune in now, subscribe, and join the conversation. Together, let's explore how AI can create a better world for all generations!

Get ready for a game-changing episode of AI Innovators as we dive deep into 'Revolutionizing Healthcare with Voice AI' with the incredible David Liu, CEO of Sonde Health!

Together, we'll explore the ins and outs of vocal biomarkers in healthcare, uncovering eye-opening insights on AI-driven health monitoring, early detection of mental health issues, and the future of preventative care that you won't find anywhere else.

Prepare to be amazed as we navigate the complexities of voice data privacy, AI integration in healthcare systems, and the ethical considerations of predictive health technology, and discover how they're revolutionizing healthcare as we know it.

With David Liu's unparalleled expertise in health tech innovation, you'll be treated to exclusive stories and experiences from their groundbreaking work at Sonde Health, leaving you inspired and hungry for more.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with game-changing takeaways:
1. How voice AI is transforming early disease detection and monitoring
2. Strategies for balancing innovation with privacy and ethical concerns in health tech
3. The future of AI-driven preventative healthcare and its potential impact on medical practices

Don't miss out on this transformative journey! Tune in now, subscribe, and join the conversation. Together, let's shape the future of AI in healthcare!