A practical guide to understanding autonomous AI agents, why they matter for healthcare governance, and what to do about them.
01/09/2026
The growing ecosystem of devices and products serving peoples’ health and well-being shows us that innovators already see the opportunity to serve the fast-growing market for self-care among people 50 years of age and up.
01/08/2026
For nearly twenty years, one thing has felt inevitable: when boomers reach “old age,” senior living demand will surge. And yet ..
01/08/2026
ChatGPT Health builds on consumer use of today's ChatGPT so responses are informed by your health information and context.
01/08/2026
The prize honors .lumen’s Glasses for the Blind, an AI-based device that applies autonomous driving technology adapted for pedestrians. Using computer vision and local processing, the headset understands the three-dimensional environment in real time without relying on the internet or pre-defined maps and guides the user through subtle vibrations indicating a safe direction to follow.
The AARP survey of ‘Jobs to be Done’ by AI shows readiness for health-related AI. Health-related opportunities were cited – medication tracking, personalized wellness guidance, and active living reminders. At the same time, the report asserts that adoption depends on trust, customization and integration into day-to-day life. What stands between 
The hype still outpaces adoption. 
For some, the jury should still be out. Clearly the tech vendors, surrounded by media and investor enthusiasm, are proud of what they are (or almost, so, so close!) doing. The theory, of course, is that consumers are already using their tools to answer health questions, so why not formalize the offering, describing how initial usage (Boston Children’s Hospital, etc.) results are positive. Ah, but even OpenAI the company, is not so certain: When asked about ChatGPT’s reliability with health facts, a 
CES is overwhelming – and it would be impossible to see all of these in person. But looking through the best-of lists and the award winners in various categories (including the