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AI Is Bringing Back the Dead, And We Need to Talk About It
This is what grief actually looks like. Not an algorithm. Not a chatbot. Not a subscription service. This. And that distinction matters more than the tech industry would like you to think. I've been sitting with this one for a while. That's not something I usually say. Most of what I write about, I feel clear on. Scams make me angry. Privacy violations make me frustrated. Bad tech policy makes me want to write to my MP. The emotion is usually straightforward. This one is diff
Michael Routhier
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Smart Home Devices That Help You Live Independently (And Sleep Better at Night)
A smart speaker like the Amazon Echo lets you make calls, set reminders, and control your home, all with just your voice. Let me ask you something. Have you ever left the house and spent the entire drive wondering if you left the stove on? Or maybe you've had a family member gently suggest it might be "time to think about your safety at home", and you smiled politely while quietly fuming inside? Yeah. Me too. Well, not me exactly, but I hear this story constantly from our com
Michael Routhier
Apr 86 min read
What the Nancy Guthrie Case Teaches Us About Safety Tech
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson home on January 31. Her case reveals critical gaps in how older adults use technology to stay safe. Here's what to do.
Michael Routhier
Mar 247 min read
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