Can A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?
The Daily
- Published
- May 28, 2026
- Duration
- 29:04
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses artificial-intelligence, daily.
Summary
For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep her company. Guest: Eli Saslow, a reporter for The New York Times who writes i…
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For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep her company. Guest: Eli Saslow, a reporter for The New York Times who writes in-depth stories about the impact of major national issues on people’s lives. Background reading: At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote cor
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- artificial-intelligence
- daily