AirPods as Hearing Aids?

A new study states that AirPods Pro may have the potential to be a hearing assistive device for adults with mid-to-moderate hearing loss. 

AirPods may be considered expensive by some when it comes to headsets but when it comes to the costs of hearing aids - they are a big bargain.

Is there less social stigma in wearing AirPods vs wearing a hearing aid? Probably so.