老年群体的数字鸿沟与技术伦理

The Digital Divide and Technological Ethics among the Elderly Population

摘要: 老年群体的数字鸿沟并非单纯的“技术不会用”问题，而是一种受青年中心主义与效率偏见影响的社会排斥现象。本文借助阿玛蒂亚·森的“能力路径”理论，揭示数字鸿沟的核心在于老年人“可行能力”的受限，而非技术介入不足。结合“价值敏感性设计”(VSD)框架，批判性地分析了现有适老化措施与人工智能方案，指出其中的表面性与潜在风险。文章主张，弥合数字鸿沟需超越技术修补，转向以人为本的技术发展模式。

Abstract: The digital divide among older adults is not merely a matter of “technological illiteracy”, but a form of social exclusion shaped by youth-centered norms and efficiency biases. Drawing on Amartya Sen’s capability approach, this study argues that the essence of the digital divide lies in the restriction of older adults’ capabilities, rather than in limited access to technology. Incorporating the Value Sensitive Design (VSD) framework, the paper critically examines current age-friendly initiatives and AI-based solutions, revealing their superficiality and potential risks. It concludes that bridging the digital divide requires moving beyond technical fixes toward a more human-centered model of technological development.