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Text for questions 1 to 4.
1 Artificial intelligence (AI) sensors are being
used in the homes of vulnerable people in south
London to assist in their care. The scheme sought to
4 provide a safety net for vulnerable people, allowing
them to remain in their own home for longer, while
offering peace of mind for their families and carers. The
7 sensors track movement, temperature, light and the
use of appliances, such as kettles and microwaves, to
identify routines and alert carers when help is needed.
10 The software analyses data to detect
deviations from established patterns of behaviour.
When a change is detected, such as a missed meal, a
13 forgotten cup of tea, a door left open for too long, or a
fall, the system alerts the appropriate people. In the
past year, more than 1,800 falls were detected by the
16 system and referred to the Urgent Community
Response Service.
Margaret Linehan, an 86 year-old with
19 dementia, is in one of 1,287 households in Sutton
currently using the tech-enabled care and says she's
pleased to have it. "It's just for if I fall over or anything.
22 It's great," she said. Margaret's daughter-in-law,
Marianne Linehan, uses a linked app to get alerts and
check on her activity. "I can look in in the mornings and
25 detect her movements throughout the night and
know that she is moving, she's not on the floor or
nothing drastic has happened," she said.
28 The AI kit does not include cameras or
microphones, ensuring privacy is maintained. The
scheme, which has been running for two years, has
31 been highlighted by the government as a good
example of the use of AI in public services as a way of
saving money.
AI sensors used in homes of vulnerable people. BBC News. 3 February 2025. Internet: <https://www.bbc.com> (adapted).
According to the text, the use of artificial intelligence sensors
infringes on the privacy of elderly people with dementia.
has a high financial cost, which impacts the economy.
can remotely turn off appliances in dangerous situations.
eliminates the risk of people suffering domestic accidents.
allows for the detection of changes in people's behaviour.