AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity's final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and screen time but by human happiness and flourishing.
How Older Americans Are Embracing the Joys of Living Alone
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. | Across the United States, growing old no longer automatically means sharing a home with a spouse, children, or extended family. Millions of adults 50 and older now live alone, and the numbers are rising as people marry later, have fewer children, live longer, and often choose to age in place. |
Recent AARP research estimates that more than 24 million adults 50+ live alone, and many describe their lives in surprisingly positive terms: independent, in control, and satisfied. (AARP)
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. | How to explain AI Companions for Seniors who don't know or trust AI. Which AI Companion would be best for these seniors? |
On August 4, 2025, CBS Evening News introduced the ElliQ. It was news to me. I asked Claude AI to teach me about AI companions specifically designed for seniors.
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