(Rest of World) – The country has a dire shortage of nurses, so to fill the manpower gap, it’s using AI for preventive care.

Studies show that AI companions like Dexie can be just as effective in reducing loneliness as interacting with another person. For Singapore, where an aging population is rapidly becoming the majority and elders are getting lonelier, authorities see the potential of AI tools to assist in preventive illness care, a key emphasis of the city-state’s health care system. (Read More)