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This impending crisis underscores a pressing need for solutions, which, according to the transcript, are being increasingly addressed through AI and robotics. As traditional support systems become unsustainable, technology steps in to fill the gap.
AI and Robotics as Solutions to Demographic Challenges
Japan: Pioneering AI in Elder Care
Japan exemplifies how AI and robotics are being deployed to confront severe labor shortages in healthcare. With 29% of its population over 65, the country employs AI-powered robots as nurses and companions to mitigate the shortage of healthcare workers. These AI systems transform healthcare delivery, providing care and companionship to the elderly.