WBGO Journal Podcast

Tech Startups Are Programming Voice Assistants To Aid the Elderly, Disabled


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Statistics from the US Census Bureau show massive growth in the senior population around the world, with that number expected to double by 2050. In Japan, it’s possible that nearly forty percent of the population will be over the age of 65 in 30 years. “We just don’t have enough people to care for the older population,” said Derek Holt, president of K4Connect, a startup focusing on technology that empowers older adults and people living with disabilities. Using Amazon Alexa, the company
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