Trojan technology in the living room?

Abstract Definition of the problem Assistive technologies, including “smart” instruments and artificial intelligence (AI), are increasingly arriving in older adults’ living spaces. Various research has explored risks (“surveillance technology”) potentials (“independent living”) to people’s self-determination from technology itself increasing complexity sociotechnical interactions. However, point at which individual is overridden by external influences not yet been sufficiently studied. This article aims shed light on this transition its implications. Arguments The identification “tipping point” could contribute analysis familiar issues conflict between ethical principles beneficence respect for autonomy. When using spaces adults, relationships, among other factors, may play a crucial role adult’s self-determination. We find tipping occur subjectively variably. To end, combines theoretical considerations with two examples qualitative study illustrating perspective adults aged 65–85 years. Conclusion underscores importance perceiving an person’s perspective. Particularly point, might be only way effectively identify whether concerned perceives their as externally overridden. In conceptualizing well variability, we create basis normative call shift promote prevent overriding will adults. highlight individual, relational, societal implications our findings.