SXSW 2025
Senior Savoir-Faire: The Fiercely Agentic Meet Agentic AI
Description:
Frustration. Anger. Confusion. Anxiety. Fear. Sorrow. Vulnerability. Betrayal.
Why?
Margaret was locked out of her digital life vault by her well-meaning but misguided AI assistant.
Margaret is not real but serves as a cautionary tale highlighting the potential friction between human autonomy and automated decision-making, particularly in sensitive areas like personal data and digital legacy. This panel discussion explores the challenges and opportunities that arise when fiercely independent older adults, like Margaret, encounter increasingly agentic AI systems in their daily lives.
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Takeaways
- How can we design AI systems with empathy that empower seniors to manage their digital lives while respecting their autonomy and desire for control?
- What are the ethical implications of agentic AI having access to and control over personal data, especially those who may be less tech-savvy?
- What role should policymakers and industry leaders play at the intersection between aging and AI in the context of digital legacy and personal data?
Speakers
- Marian Newsome, Founder and CEO, Ethical Tech Matters
- Gina Rosenthal, CEO, Digital Sunshine Solutions
- Phaedra Boinodiris, Responsible AI Business Transformation Leader, IBM
- Smiti Sharma, Founder & CTO, Sven Consulting
Organizer
Jay Cuthrell, Founder and CEO, Cuthrell Consulting
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