Institutional Overview · Governance & Leadership

Advancing AI Safety, Human Dignity, and Compassionate Care for Vulnerable Populations.

International AI Caregiving Association (IAICA) is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity providing safety guidance, human-centered risk assessment, and practical AI support for vulnerable populations, older adults, and community caregivers.

Our Motivation & Positioning

Safeguarding Vulnerable Communities in the AI Era

Across global societies, the concept of vulnerable populations extends far beyond clinical healthcare. Older adults experiencing cognitive changes, individuals living with physical disabilities, and over 200 million uncompensated family caregivers navigate severe physical, emotional, and social isolation. As artificial intelligence rapidly permeates daily life, these groups face acute digital divides, algorithmic bias, and the indignity of invasive surveillance.

IAICA was established to champion safety support, practical guidance, and human dignity for vulnerable populations engaging with AI. We do not engage in medical treatment, clinical therapy, or formal academic degree conferring; rather, we provide community-based AI navigation, compassionate care toolkits, and open ethical risk frameworks to ensure technology serves human warmth rather than cold surveillance.

Foundational Methodologies

Three Pillars of Psychosomatic & Community Support

1. Insight-Based Care

Discerning emotional landscapes, identity shifts, and unconscious caregiver strain. Reframing the care dynamic from burden to mutual human dignity, and advocating against dehumanizing algorithmic objectification.

2. Sensory Risk Assessment & Comfort

Exploring non-pharmacological, non-medical sensory comfort routines. Evaluating ambient aromas and soothing environmental practices to assess sensory agitation risks alongside everyday care.

3. Transnational Circles

Convening structured 8-person peer sanctuaries ("Caregiver Breath & Insight Salons") across cities and languages to provide sustained mutual aid, combat isolation, and collect community feedback.

Governance & Leadership

Executive Leadership & Advisory Council

Our governance brings together technology innovation, aging policy leadership, clinical psychology research, and organizational management.

Acun Kaya

Acun Kaya

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Technology Entrepreneur | Civic Innovator | Advocate for Safe & Inclusive AI

Acun Kaya is a San Diego–based technology entrepreneur, civic leader, and the founder of the International AI Caregiving Association (IAICA). As the originator of its central concept, long-term vision, and core technology strategy, he established the association around a fundamental conviction: the advancement of artificial intelligence must not leave behind those who need protection, guidance, and support the most.

As founder of Super Able Inc. and creator of LOT (Language of Thoughts), Kaya brings together technological innovation, interdisciplinary thinking, and a commitment to expanding human capabilities. His broader civic engagement and service in the United States Army Reserve reflect his belief that leadership carries responsibilities beyond personal achievement.

At IAICA, he leads the pursuit of an international framework for safe, accessible, and inclusive AI, bringing together technology, research, education, and community support to empower vulnerable and underserved populations.

His vision is a future in which artificial intelligence strengthens human dignity, independence, and opportunity—ensuring that technological progress serves not only those best equipped to embrace it, but also those most at risk of being left behind.

Executive Committee San Diego, California
Can Cui, EMBA

Can Cui, EMBA

Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

Secretary | Chief Representative for External Relations

Direct: cancui@iaica.ngo

Can Cui is a co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of IAICA, with extensive executive leadership experience in psychological services, media management, and organizational development.

She previously served as Vice President of a major psychological services enterprise and President of a media company. She holds an EMBA from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a bachelor's degree in Media Operations, and a professional credential in clinical psychology.

At IAICA, she contributes to organizational governance, financial management, strategic development, and external partnerships, bringing together business leadership, psychological services expertise, and a commitment to human-centered care. She assumed the role of CFO in January 2026.

Executive Committee & Secretariat cancui@iaica.ngo
George Gates, MSW, MPA

George Gates, MSW, MPA

Senior Advisor, Aging & Community Care

35+ Years Leadership in Aging Services & Gerontology

George Gates brings more than 35 years of experience in aging services, community-based care, and nonprofit leadership. His work focuses on aging-in-place, family caregiver support, and inclusive community services for older adults.

At IAICA, he provides strategic guidance on integrating human-centered care principles into emerging AI-assisted care initiatives, with an emphasis on dignity, independence, social connection, and equitable access.

Senior Advisory Council Aging & Family Care
Gang Gu, Ph.D.

Gang Gu, Ph.D.

Special Research Fellow & Psychology Expert

Clinical Psychology · Aromatherapy-Based Psychological Care · Organizational Mental Health

Dr. Gang Gu is a psychology researcher, educator, and author with doctoral-level backgrounds in clinical psychology and education. He has held teaching and research appointments associated with Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other research institutions.

As the founder of an aromatherapy-based psychological intervention framework, his work explores interdisciplinary approaches to emotional well-being and psychological care. At IAICA, he contributes expertise in mental health research, psychological support, and human-centered approaches to AI-assisted care.

Research Faculty Psychology & Sensory Care

Governance & Advisory Structure: Senior Advisors and Research Fellows provide strategic counsel and subject-matter expertise; they do not hold statutory fiduciary directorships unless elected to the Board of Directors. Formal corporate governance records and filings are maintained pursuant to California nonprofit corporation law.

Public Benefit & Stewardship

Public Benefit Covenant & Resource Allocation

As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public benefit organization, IAICA is dedicated to ensuring that technological progress serves vulnerable populations equitably and ethically:

  • Free Core Public Services: Participation in core community caregiver support circles, public discussion drafts, and educational materials is provided completely free of charge to family caregivers and vulnerable individuals.
  • 100% Charitable Resource Allocation: All charitable donations, institutional grants, and educational sponsorships are dedicated solely to advancing IAICA’s mission: conducting community caregiving support, independent risk assessment, and public AI safety literacy.
  • Operational & Enterprise Independence: IAICA operates with complete institutional and financial independence from commercial technology vendors. Entities such as Super Able Inc. are separate commercial ventures; IAICA maintains separate governance, separate finances, and independent ethical oversight. IAICA does not sell commercial endorsements or client trustmarks.
Scholarly Dialogues

Academic Literature & Policy Benchmarks

IAICA's research discussions, evaluation concepts, and peer group frameworks operate in scholarly dialogue with established international guidelines:

WHO Global Strategy on Ageing & Health

Referenced as a baseline for intrinsic capacity preservation and eldercare ethics.

MIT AgeLab Longevity Research

Informed by human-centered design for intergenerational family care technologies.

Stanford Center on Longevity

Referenced for longitudinal frameworks regarding social engagement and mental well-being.

The Hastings Center Bioethics Guidelines

Serving as benchmark principles for autonomy, consent, and non-dehumanization.

*Note: Mention of institutional literature benchmarks represents scholarly and policy alignment; it does not imply commercial endorsement, sponsorship, or formal partnership.

Legal Registry & Public Accountability

• Corporate Entity: International AI Caregiving Association (IAICA) is incorporated as a nonprofit public benefit organization under the laws of California, United States.

• Tax-Exempt Status: Recognized as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. EIN: 33-3579448.

• Headquarters: 13039 Lamia Pt, San Diego, CA 92130, USA.

• Official Secretariat: contact@iaica.ngo | Authorized Representative: cancui@iaica.ngo.