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W<\/em> In the era<\/span> of quick judgments, it\u2019s tempting to think we are more clever than anyone else. But from AI to Apple to senior tech, underestimating others comes at a risk: being seriously wrong. \u2014 Anna<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n When the U.S. surgeon general\u2019s advisory called out<\/a> \u201cour epidemic of loneliness and isolation,\u201d heads immediately turned to social media and its risks for children and teens<\/a>.<\/p>\n I can only agree with Dr. Vivek Murthy that social connection and community have healing effects, but I am on the fence on where technology stands. Sure, it can make us more isolated, but it can also connect us.<\/p>\n Dor Skuler, a founder I met recently, thinks that age makes a difference. \u201cWhile the surgeon general warns technology is a contributing factor for teen loneliness, the report and our data shows the opposite holds true for older adults,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Skuler is referring to the insights gathered by his company, Intuition Robotics<\/a>. He has a horse in the race: Its flagship product is ElliQ<\/a>, an AI companion aiming to achieve \u201chealthier, happier aging.\u201d But he also has data: After years in beta testing, ElliQ is being distributed to American seniors through several state aging agencies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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