Older adults know AI is slop. They just like it

Rest of World · 6 days ago

Older adults in Asia are watching AI-generated videos featuring virtual family members, singers, and companions that provide emotional connection and entertainment. Research on 16 Chinese viewers aged 50-75 found they are fully aware the content is AI-generated but value the companionship and emotional resonance it provides, particularly when AI characters express sentiments that real family members often do not. As aging populations grow globally, AI content and products offer new caregiving options, though concerns around privacy, addiction, and commercial exploitation of elderly users require attention.