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Towards Designing a ChatGPT Conversational Companion for Elderly People

arXiv 2304.09866 ↗First posted 18 Apr 2023cs.HC cs.AIcited by 13

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Abstract (arXiv)

Loneliness and social isolation are serious and widespread problems among older people, affecting their physical and mental health, quality of life, and longevity. In this paper, we propose a ChatGPT-based conversational companion system for elderly people. The system is designed to provide companionship and help reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation. The system was evaluated with a preliminary study. The results showed that the system was able to generate responses that were relevant to the created elderly personas. However, it is essential to acknowledge the limitations of ChatGPT, such as potential biases and misinformation, and to consider the ethical implications of using AI-based companionship for the elderly, including privacy concerns.

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  5. 2025"We need to avail ourselves of GenAI to enhance knowledge distribution": Empowering Older Adults through GenAI Literacycited by 2
  6. 2024If Eleanor Rigby Had Met ChatGPT: A Study on Loneliness in a Post-LLM Worldcited by 1
  7. 2025Conversational Agents for Older Adults' Health: A Systematic Literature Reviewcited by 1
  8. 2025The Role of Generative AI in Facilitating Social Interactions: A Scoping Reviewcited by 1
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