MIT Researchers Develop 'Future Self' Chatbot for Wise Life Choices and Retirement Planning

Jun 5, 2024, 05:36 AM

AI researchers at MIT have developed a 'future self' chatbot designed to inspire wise life choices and improve future planning. The chatbot simulates a user’s older self, offering observations and advice to encourage thoughtful decision-making today. The 'Future You' chatbot aims to reduce anxiety, negative emotions, and increase future self-continuity by allowing users to converse with a digital representation of themselves at age 60. This innovative approach uses aged photos and fabricated memories to create a realistic interaction, helping users to better plan for their future, including retirement.