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Naseem Ahmadpour is a leading voice in the future of care, exploring how emerging technologies intersect with the deeply human work of supporting others. Her research focuses on the ethical and social implications of deploying automation, robotics, AI, and mixed reality in care settings, particularly for older adults. In her highly cited 2024 paper, *Collective Imaginaries for the Futures of Care Work*, Ahmadpour critically examines how these technologies might reshape undervalued reproductive labour—encompassing physical, emotional, and developmental support—within capitalist systems. Building on this, her 2025 work, *Breaking or Repairing Long-Term Care for Older People?*, directly confronts the pressing realities of staffing shortages and the global market push for tech solutions in nursing homes. By questioning whether AI is a tool for repair or disruption, Ahmadpour provides essential frameworks for policymakers and designers. Her work is pivotal for anyone interested in ensuring that the future of care remains compassionate, equitable, and human-centred, even as it becomes increasingly technological.