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Duke launches a national hub for trustworthy AI in aging and dementia

Duke-led AITC-AIGE, one of five centers selected by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, will receive nearly $25 million over five years. The center aims to advance trustworthy AI research for aging and dementia care.

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The center plans to support nationwide research with funding, data-science infrastructure and implementation services to evaluate AI tools for older adults and people with dementia in real-world settings. The announcement concerns research and evaluation capacity, not a new clinically validated dementia treatment.

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Duke launches a national hub for trustworthy AI in aging and dementia

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    Duke launches a national hub for trustworthy AI in aging and dementia

    Duke-led AITC-AIGE, one of five centers selected by the U.S. National Institute on Aging, will receive nearly $25 million over five years. The center aims to advance trustworthy AI research for aging and dementia care.

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