DW: DON'T DO IT! Your mamma will know!
AI is helping us reach a new level of laziness, apparently. A new AI service called inTouch is designed to assist individuals who may not have the time or inclination to regularly call their elderly parents. The service places AI-generated voice calls to parents, engaging them in conversations about their day, hobbies, and feelings. After each call, the AI provides a summary to the user, including a visual indicator of the parent's mood, such as "bad mood" or "neutral mood."
While the service aims to ensure that elderly individuals feel connected and monitored, it’s not without some naysayers. Critics argue that outsourcing personal interactions to AI may be dehumanizing and could potentially harm the emotional well-being of the elderly. The creator of inTouch contends that the service offers a practical solution for maintaining contact and ensuring safety, especially when regular communication is challenging.
Source: 404Media