Ali Madad
Founder & Principal, SCTY | GiveCare
Designing an AI companion for caregivers isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a journey through uncharted emotional, ethical, and practical terrain. In this talk, I’ll share lessons learned from my experience as a solo founder and builder in developing GiveCare, an AI agent that supports family caregivers. We’ll explore what’s possible when AI meets caregiving, the key challenges encountered, and insights gained about navigating this complex, human landscape. Attendees will leave with a nuanced understanding of the realities—and potential—of crafting dignified AI experiences in caregiving.
Empathy Engineered: Crafting AI Solutions for Family Caregivers
I’m a designer and applied AI engineer dedicated to creating compassionate technology solutions that elevate human dignity, especially within caregiving contexts. My recent work includes developing GiveCare, an AI-powered assistant that combines thoughtful design, dynamic personalization, and empathy-driven interactions to support caregivers. My approach bridges human-centered design and advanced AI techniques, ensuring technology serves meaningful human needs effectively and respectfully.