The US  has a rapidly aging population

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61% of Americans ages 65 and over own smartphones

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But using smartphones for Americans ages 65 and over is onerous ​

• 35% have arthritis (Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services)

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• 36% have hyperopia or farsightedness (National Institutes of Health)

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• 40% experience age-related memory loss (National Institutes of Health)

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​Not surprisingly two-thirds of seniors ages 65 and over state that technology is not designed with their age group in mind

(AARP Research)

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Something more is needed: voice-based AI assistants bridge the gap !

Results from pilot studies, on the impact of introducing voice-based AI assistants ("smart speakers") to seniors, are very positive

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• 75% of seniors use their smart speakers at least once daily

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• 100% of seniors felt that smart speakers made their lives much easier

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(Front Porch Center for Innovation and Well Being)​​​​