Clara Berridge
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About
Clara Berridge is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontology, social work, and technology ethics, whose work critically examines how artificial intelligence and robotics shape the lives of older adults. Her primary research areas include the ethical deployment of companion robots, technology decision-making for people living with dementia, and the policy implications of AI data sharing in elder care. Berridge’s most impactful contribution is her 2023 study on companion robots to mitigate loneliness, which has garnered 62 citations and sparked essential dialogue on the ethics of potential deception in robot-human relationships. She further advances person-centered care through her dyadic decision-making tool, which documents the documented choices of people living with dementia—a population often excluded from technology design and use decisions. Her work on AI companion robot data sharing (11 citations) directly informs policy debates, advocating for older adults’ privacy and autonomy. Berridge’s scholarship is notable for centering the voices of marginalized groups, challenging techno-solutionism, and providing actionable frameworks for ethical innovation in aging services.
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