ElliQ robot eases loneliness for seniors across states
In Florida and beyond seniors like Joyce Loaiza and Deanna Dezern use ElliQ, an AI assistant by Intuition Robotics, to chat, play music, host video calls, guide exercises, and stay connected. It aims to reduce isolation without replacing human contact, though experts warn AI may dampen social motivation.
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Coral Springs
Fla
Joyce Loaiza
Florida
Deanna Dezern
New York
Marie Broadbent
Washington State
Jan Worrell
Ellis
Intuition Robotics
Loaiza
Fort Lauderdale
Eiq
Dor Skuler
Eliq
Skyler
Elliq
Holt-Lunstad
Greg Olsen
New York State
Charlotte Mather-Taylor
Broward County
Fla., Area Agency On Aging
Ellie
Dezern
Elli
Joyce Loazia
Loazia
Associated Press
Tech job cuts dim hope for rapid growth in 2024
Bloomberg reports major tech firms start the year with large layoffs including Amazon content units and Unity Software reducing about 1 800 jobs. Analysts cite higher rates shifting focus from rapid revenue to profit. AI concerns and potential 2024 mergers color a cautious outlook as layoffs trend slows but persists.
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Twitch
Unity Software Inc
Meta
Amazon
Poonam Goyal
Bloomberg Intelligence
Duolingo
Wall Street
Juniper Networks
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Antonio Neri
Bloomberg Television
Juniper
Fyi
Bert Bean
Insight Global
Bean
California to electrify school buses with $88 million boost
The EPA awards California $88 million to replace diesel buses across districts. Los Angeles Unified gets $19.75 million for 50 electric buses, joining funds for Long Beach Unified Riverside Unified and others. Officials say the effort improves air quality and public health while advancing climate goals.
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Biden
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Los Angeles Unified
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U.S
Alex Padilla
D-Calif
Los Angeles
Sun Valley
Alberto Carvalho
Oakland
Palm Springs
Porterville
Fallbrook Union
Kern High School
Los Angeles County
Southern California
Los Angeles Daily News
TNS
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