“Hello, this is InTouch”: Calling our elders without having to speak to them is now possible thanks to AI

"Supporting cognitive stimulation," "taking care of emotional well-being," and "strengthening family ties." This is the enticing sales pitch of a new app, launched in late 2024 by a French expat entrepreneur, Vassili Le Moigne, that allows you to connect more regularly with your older loved ones , often without a smartphone. Well, if they do receive calls from you, the person on the other end of the line isn't you, but an artificial intelligence .

"Hello, this is InTouch," announces a robotic voice that makes no attempt to mimic yours. Moreover, by subscribing, you must agree to notify and explain the concept to the person called. It still needs to be understood. The call is scheduled, "at