Aging research to improve care and health outcomes for older adults

Subpart 5 of part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285e et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: 445J. Aging research to improve care and health outcomes for older adults (a) In general The Director of the Institute shall facilitate multidisciplinary research, stakeholder coordination, and dissemination of best practices relating to the use of artificial intelligence-enabled systems by older adults. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Director shall submit to Congress a report that describes activities carried out under this section, including emerging research findings and areas for future study relating to artificial intelligence-enabled systems and older adults. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Artificial intelligence-enabled system The term artificial intelligence-enabled system means any system that uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decisionmaking to perform tasks, provide recommendations, or interact with users, including— (A) artificial intelligence chatbots; (B) voice-activated assistants; (C) automated health monitoring systems; (D) robotic assistive devices; and (E) generative or large language model-based tools, including decision support tools, used in health care, financial services, caregiving, or daily-living activities. (2) Older adult The term older adult means an individual age 65 or older..