Can AI Care Companions for Seniors Reduce Loneliness?

U.S. News and World Report
Source: U.S. News and World Report Recent advances in artificial intelligence have made their way into the world of senior care, including AI care companions. These devices and apps, which offer companionship for older adults and the possibility of a solution to loneliness, have garnered attention as the number of programs and applications has proliferated. But what are AI care companions, and can they really help improve the lives of seniors struggling with loneliness?