AI Apps to Help Japan's Elderly Face Social Isolation
July 14, 2024
In Japan, there has been a significant increase in “lonely deaths” among the elderly, prompting calls to address social isolation. Some experts believe that artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially exacerbate this issue by dulling people’s interest in real romantic partners. However, others argue that AI can be used as a training exercise to improve communication skills when interacting with humans. The app Loverse is one example of how AI can be used to remind people of the joys of romance and train them for future relationships. Despite its potential benefits, some former users note that AI still has limitations in mimicking human interactions.
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