Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found that while artificial intelligence can spin increasingly convincing stories, its characters may still lack one of the qualities that make human-written fiction memorable: mystery. 

Contrary to common stereotypes, seniors’ digital savvy is surging. New research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick suggests one reason why: digital tools are essential for development and maintenance of age-friendly initiatives – programs and policies designed to support and include older adults.

“Our paper calls attention to the fact that technology is critical to making aging-related changes to our societies,” said Natalie E. Pope, a doctoral candidate at the Rutgers School of Social Work and coauthor of the study published in the journal Innovation in Aging. “That includes both how older adults interact with technology, and how we, as people who care about aging, use technology in our work.”