Mimi Jiang · A Day in the Age of AI
The author writes that since we are already on the path of no return, they have decided to be optimistic and prepare for a world in which...
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AI & Life — what each story says
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🤝 Loneliness and connection3
Generative AI Ranks Second as Confidant for Elementary and Junior High Students; First Is No One
Nifty surveyed 2,236 students, mainly elementary and junior high school pupils, about friends and groups, and released results on October 15. Of respondents, 84.5% said they have worried about friendships.
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- Twitch CEO: Too Much AI on Social Media, Leaving People Feeling IsolatedNikkei · 10/14 20:00 UTC
👪 Family and parenting3
"Eikatsu AI" Responds Using a Person's Records, Seeks Applicants for Free Service to Leave Words for Family
Kokoiiyo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Matsuyama, Ehime, with representative director Sayo Seike, is recruiting applicants for a free service. The service uses photos and other records left by the person.
Read the original →Pilot Test of AI Chatbot for Childcare Consultation
A pilot test targets people who are pregnant, giving birth, or raising infants. The chatbot answers childcare questions and addresses anxiety, and feedback will be gathered ahead of full introduction in fiscal year Reiwa 9. It can be used anytime from a smartphone or computer.
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- Rie Utagokoro Turns Childhood Photos Into AI Video for "Super no Ko" Music Video, Premiering October 16Avex Portal · 10/15 03:10 UTC
🧭 Life choices and advice1
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- I Asked ChatGPT To Plan My Diwali Shopping On Rs 10,000 BudgetNDTV Profit · 10/15 06:57 UTC
🌱 Purpose and happiness2
Has AI Made Us Happier, or Kept Us Away From Unhappiness?
A survey found no clear change in "happiness at work". Among the group that continued to use AI, however, "unhappiness at work" was lower. The article examines the relationship between AI use and well-being using data.
Read the original →SK Telecom Holds "2026 Happiness AI Challenge" for Youth With Disabilities
SK Telecom held the "2026 Happiness AI Challenge" for young people with disabilities. 110 participants worked on tasks including AI ethics, robotics and cultural heritage search. They competed on AI skills and problem-solving ability.
Read the original →🌅 Ageing and later life1
Advisers who shun AI risk missing out on later life lending boom, Hale warns
Later life advisers who fail to embrace AI risk missing out on sector growth, Air chief executive Will Hale has warned.
Read the original →🕯️ Death, grief and memory3
Japanese Actor and Voice Actor Organizations Say No to AI Dubbing and Deceased Voices
Exceptions are allowed in cases such as obtaining permission from the bereaved families.
Read the original →Dolly Parton: AI Slop And Digital Grave Robbing After Her Death
A month after her death, Dolly Parton's family says it is fighting an uncontrolled wave of online misinformation and exploitation.
Read the original →Japan Actors' Union Asks Businesses Not to Use AI to Generate Deceased or Dubbed Voices, Publishes Guidelines
Voices of voice actors and others have repeatedly been generated by AI without permission, drawing attention to "voice rights". On the 15th, the Japan Actors Union, made up of voice actors and actors, announced rules for businesses that use voices with AI.
Read the original →🏠 Everyday life2
Twin High School Girls in Akitakata Develop Generative AI App With Living Information for Foreign Residents
Twin high school girls in Takamiya, Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, developed a web app called "Tasukappi" with living information for foreign residents. They learned of residents' many difficulties through volunteer work supporting learning at a local Japanese language class.
Read the original →Health Management System "HM-neo" Adds Personalized Health Advice Using Generative AI
NTT Techno Cross has released a new version of its health management system "HM-neo". It adds a function that gives employees personalized health advice using generative AI.
Read the original →🇯🇵 Life and AI in Japan1
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- "I Cried," "It Makes You Think": AI-Made Life Simulation Game "1 in 8 Billion" Goes ViralYahoo! News · 10/15 04:40 UTC
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