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'Future You' AI lets you speak to a 60-year-old version of yourself — and it has surprising wellbeing benefits


An MIT-led project asked young users to talk to an AI-powered simulation of their 60-year-old selves through a chatbot interface. The experience led to decreased anxiety and a boost in optimism.

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