October 27, 2026
The Connection We Are Losing — and What AI Should Do About It
The goal is not more AI. It is stronger human connection. How Legavo’s Connection Bridge can help technology lead back to the people who matter.
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Ideas. Research.
Human stories.
Notes on AI, cognition, and the connections that matter.
October 1, 2026
From AI Companion to Human Connection
What should this thing do?
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September 22, 2026
Beyond the Conversational Robot: Building an AI That Matters
There is a fundamental difference between an AI that can hold a conversation and an AI that can learn how to support a particular person over time.
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September 17, 2026
The Hummingbird on Top of the Feeder
This morning I watched a tiny hummingbird sitting proudly on top of our feeder.
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September 14, 2026
Reading to Connect: Why AI Shouldn't Always Give Us the Answer
Artificial intelligence is becoming extraordinarily good at giving us answers.
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September 3, 2026
The Third Voice at the Table
Today I was sitting in a coffee shop when I noticed two older men a couple of tables away.
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August 28, 2026
Is AI causing cognitive atrophy?
The Best AI Companion Should Help Us Think, Not Simply Think for Us
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August 10, 2026
LLMs Don't Think Like Humans.
LLMs Don't Think Like Humans. So Why Should We Treat Them as if They Have Cognitive Biases?
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July 30, 2026
Sticky Is Dead...
Sticky Is Almost Dead
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July 18, 2026
The Founder's Manifesto
Every Life Has a Story
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July 11, 2026
Knowing when not to speak.
The Hardest Part of Conversational AI Isn't Intelligence. It's Knowing When to Speak.
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June 25, 2026
Making Humans More Resilient -- the Real Purpose of AI
Artificial Intelligence Has Focused on Making Machines Smarter. The Next Decade Will Be About Making Humans More Resilient.
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June 19, 2026
Preserving Memory is Ultimately about Preserving the Person.
Memory Is More Than Recall: How Companion and Biographer Help Preserve the Stories That Make Us Who We Are
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June 11, 2026
Technology That Amplifies Human Connection
This is actually the most powerful part of the story.
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May 1, 2026
The Case for AI-Driven Cognitive Support Systems
Dementia, National Stability, and the Case for AI-Driven Cognitive Support Systems
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April 25, 2026
How AI Will Save American Engineers’ Jobs
(And proof I was right two years ago...)
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Why I Keep Going
There are days when I wonder if this is all worth it.
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March 26, 2026
Why Memory Preservation Should Start Long Before Dementia
We tend to treat memory preservation as something that begins when memory starts to fail.
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March 19, 2026
We Predicted It — And Now There’s Proof
In March of 2025, we wrote something that, at the time, felt like a stretch.
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March 12, 2026
The Missing Form Factor: Why AI Still Doesn’t Feel Human
Artificial intelligence has reached an extraordinary technical moment. Modern systems can speak naturally, interpret speech in real time, reason across large bodies of knowledge, and remember details across conversations...
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February 27, 2026
Compassion-Driven AI?
Why VoiceOfReason.ai Is Building the “Be My Eyes” Model for Memory
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February 19, 2026
The End of Code? Or the Beginning of Engineering?
I had lunch recently with an engineering leader who told me something that would have been heresy just a year ago:
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February 11, 2026
Driven by Purpose
At Voice of Reason, everything we build starts from a simple, heartfelt place: helping people live with greater independence and dignity when cognitive challenges arise. Whether it's dementia, Alzheimer's, learning disab...
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February 6, 2026
The Hardest Problem in Ambient AI Is Knowing When not to Speak
In our earlier work on the Biographer and the Companion, we focused on two halves of the same promise:
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January 29, 2026
Memory That Feels: Why AI Companions Must Remember Like We Do
When we say we’re building AI companions, not assistants, we mean it.
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January 23, 2026
Trust and the Tools We Build
Why Voice of Reason Builds for the Heart, Not Just the Mind
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January 15, 2026
Will AI Inherit Consciousness?
Or Will It Simply Forget Who We Are
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January 8, 2026
When the Voice Speaks More Than Words: How AI Listens
At Voice of Reason, we’ve long believed that technology should not only respond to the spoken word, but understand the person speaking. This principle is at the heart of our work and it is why the future of our Companion...
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December 18, 2025
Reminiscence, and AI ...
Structure, Reminiscence, and AI: Why Voice of Reason's Companio Is the Future of Dementia Support
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December 9, 2025
Your LLMs Aren't Plotting World Domination (Yet)...
“This is the voice of Colossus. I am now in control.” – Colossus, 1970
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December 2, 2025
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December 2, 2025
Emotional & Mental Well-Being Through AI Companionship
By Richard Counts
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December 2, 2025
Will We Invest in AI Support for Our Loved Ones?
By Richard Counts
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December 2, 2025
Skin in the Game:
Accountability in the Age of Purpose
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December 2, 2025
Designing an Artificial Memory
Why It’s Hard, Why It Matters, and What We Can Learn from Human Memory and mem0-Style Systems.
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December 2, 2025
AI and Moods
How Mood Detection Works
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The missing Medicine
Why we are missing the biggest oppourtunity with early dementia.
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December 2, 2025
Loneliness and Alzheimer’s - Science reveals a brutal cycle
By Mykhailo Marunchak
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December 2, 2025
Using AI for Software Development: Lessons from the Trenches
By Mykhailo Marunchak
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AI Companions: Bridging the Social Gap
By: Mykhailo Marunchak
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November 6, 2025
Remembering Ourselves: How AI-Assisted Reminiscence Can Heal
“To be forgotten is to die twice.” — Paul Ricoeur
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Ambient, Interfaceless AI
It Isn’t Just a Technical Ambition — It’s a Lifeline
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October 16, 2025
From Zero to One
The Joy and Grit of Alpha 0 at Voice of Reason
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A Breakthrough in Human Connection and Memory Preservation
We’ve spoken before about our product code named Biograph — but now, as we open Alpha Testing, it’s time to go deeper. To show what it really is. What it really means. And why it could change everything.
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October 6, 2025
What a Navy SEAL Tryout Taught Me About Invisible Strength
Power of AI Compassion
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October 5, 2025
Culture Isn’t What You Say. It’s What You Do.
We’re launching our Alpha products right now — a moment filled with pride, challenge, iteration, and growth.
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September 30, 2025
What If Conversations Followed Their Memories?
Early Memory Loss
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September 22, 2025
When Friendship Became Medicine
How Connection Slows Dementia
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September 14, 2025
Walking in the Dark with a Light in My Hand
🔦 Walking in the Dark with a Light in My Hand
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September 11, 2025
The Silent Cost of Inaccessibility
The Silent Cost of Inaccessibility—and How We're Tackling It with Biograph
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September 4, 2025
The Silence Between the Stories
A Father's WWII Memory and the Power of Preservation
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August 29, 2025
From Hopper to Launch Pad: Shipping Our First Alpha Biograph Unit
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August 20, 2025
Biograph: Bringing Stories—and People—Back to Life
At Voice of Reason AI, we’re thrilled to announce that Biograph has entered alpha testing! This groundbreaking device is a companion for those facing memory challenges—not only preserving life stories told by the subject...
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August 12, 2025
Who do you know with an untold story?
Who do you know who sits alone at dinner because interaction is difficult, yet carries a lifetime of wisdom locked inside?
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August 6, 2025
Empowering Cognitive Independence Today
Why AI Glasses Shouldn't Just Be for the Future: Empowering Cognitive Independence Today
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July 30, 2025
Building a Biography from Scattered Memories
🧠 Building a Biography from Scattered Memories: The Journey from Chaos to Coherence
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July 23, 2025
A Walk with Mr. Thompson: Reclaiming Freedom with Ambient AI
Some years ago, when I first conceived of Voice of Reason, I walked beside Mr. Thompson through the familiar park behind his home. It was the kind of day that begs for a stroll—crisp air, sunlight filtering through buddi...
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July 17, 2025
Why Voice of Reason Exists: Empowering Independence
The Challenge We Face
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July 9, 2025
Building Human Connection
What is a Memory? Building Human Connection Through AI Memory Systems
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July 2, 2025
The Memory Edge: Why Super‑Fast, Structured Memory is Critical
At VoiceOfReason.ai, our AI Biographer helps users with dementia, learning disabilities, or brain injuries by preserving their most important moments—verbal, visual, and emotional. But what truly powers this transformati...
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June 26, 2025
Why Design Skills Matter More Than Ever for Software Developers
About five or six years ago, I led a fast-growing software development group. We were scaling quickly—hiring at pace, maintaining large legacy systems, and trying to identify future leaders from the talent we brought in....
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June 16, 2025
Why Dementia’s the AI Investment You Haven’t Heard About
Aging’s a slow-motion crisis for healthcare costs, and here’s the number that’ll stop you cold: $781 billion. That’s what dementia’s draining from the U.S. this year, according to the 2025 U.S. Cost of Dementia Report. W...
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June 9, 2025
AI Is a National Imperative, It's About Caring, Not Just Commands
There’s this old sci-fi flick from the '70s called Colossus: The Forbin Project. The U.S. builds a superintelligent AI to protect us — only to discover the Soviets built one too. In true dystopian fashion, the two system...
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June 3, 2025
🧠 Echoes From the Crib: A Lullaby, a Memory, and the Future
By VoiceOfReason.ai
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Revolutionizing Memory at Voiceofreason.ai
At VoiceOfReason.ai, we believe that memory is more than data—it’s identity. For individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries, recalling the moments that shaped their lives can mea...
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May 22, 2025
Will Biographer Let Us Converse with Our Ancestors?
A Future Remembered:
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May 14, 2025
The Missing Voices: Why LLMs Can’t Truly Understand Humanity
Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have transformed how we interact with technology. These models can write code, craft essays, answer legal questions, and even simulate emotional support.
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May 5, 2025
Beyond Bitter: Sweetening Voice AI for Cognitive Support
In his 2019 essay The Bitter Lesson, AI researcher Richard Sutton laid out a stark truth: across decades of innovation, the most successful AI systems haven’t been those infused with human expertise, but those that scale...
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April 30, 2025
AI isn’t the end of memory. It’s the beginning...
🚀 The launch of Meta’s standalone voice-first AI app marks a pivotal moment in our technological evolution—one that could rival the internet in its impact. ( https://lnkd.in/ghF3ZwTU ) Can you imagine life today witho...
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April 23, 2025
The Power of Feeling Heard: Why Human-Like Voices Are Essential
Imagine being surrounded by loved ones but unable to recall their names. Picture struggling to follow a simple conversation or feeling isolated in a room full of people. For individuals living with Alzheimer's, traumatic...
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April 9, 2025
Detecting the End of a Thought: Why 3 Seconds Feels Like Forever
By Voice of Reason AI
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April 1, 2025
The Mouse Is Dying: Welcome to the Age of Ambient AI
Remember that hilarious moment in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home when Scotty tries to talk to a 1980s computer by picking up the mouse like a microphone? It was funny because, back then, talking to machines seemed absurd.
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The Two-Sandwich Team: Where Velocity Meets Vision
So how can just two people outperform an entire scrum team?
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March 19, 2025
Beyond Q&A: The Future of AI as a Full-Time Companion
Most of our experiences with AI today are transactional—we ask a question, and we get an answer. This pitch and catch model is useful, but it falls short of AI’s true potential, especially for individuals with memory los...
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March 12, 2025
How VOR Clarion can Help Before an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
The Subtle Signs of Change
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March 4, 2025
The Future of Intelligence Augmentation: IQ Transplants
What is IQ and Why Does It Matter?
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February 12, 2025
Redefining Independence for People with Intellectual Disabilities
How AI-Powered Executive Function Support is Redefining Independence for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Expanding the Shrinking World of Alzheimer’s Patients
Breaking Boundaries for Alzheimer's Patients
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January 29, 2025
Necessity as the Mother of Invention in AI and Voice of Reason
Constraints as the Catalyst for Innovation
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January 22, 2025
Designing the LifeBook UI: A Fusion of Tradition and Technology
At Voice of Reason, our mission is not just about harnessing advanced AI technology; it’s about creating an experience that empowers individuals. The LifeBook, at the heart of our product line, is designed to be much mor...
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January 16, 2025
The Agentic Era
The announcement of ChatGPT's transition into the "Agentic Era" with the launch of the Tasks feature is a milestone worth celebrating. It marks a significant shift in how AI interacts with and supports users, moving from...
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January 13, 2025
Think Two-Sandwich Teams Can’t Outwork Seven People? Think Again.
Let’s be honest—design has always been the Achilles’ heel of most teams. How many times have you sat through mind-numbing design reviews, watching weeks slip by, only to end up with a bloated document that no one reads a...
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January 10, 2025
Using AI for Good – Helping Those with Brain Disabilities
In the age of AI, it’s hard to escape the headlines about machines replacing jobs and the looming impact on the workforce. But while others focus on what AI might take away, we at VoiceOfReason.ai are driven by a differe...
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January 7, 2025
Avoiding the Trap of Confirmation Bias
When designing AI-driven software, one of the biggest challenges isn’t purely technical—it’s human. Specifically, confirmation bias, the tendency to seek out information that supports existing beliefs, can silently kill ...
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January 5, 2025
The Two Sandwich Team Wins Again
At voiceofreason.ai, we don’t have sprawling teams with layers of management and subcommittees. What we do have are two sandwich teams—small, highly motivated groups of two or three individuals, powered by purpose, skill...
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January 2, 2025
Guiding the Lost Home: How Ambient AI Restores Independence
For individuals suffering from memory loss, something as simple as a walk around the block can become an overwhelming and frightening ordeal. Short-term memory difficulties often interfere with the ability to recall whic...
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December 30, 2024
Breaking the Speed Barrier: How Parallel AI Mimics Human Response
Creating lifelike AI responses isn’t just about generating words—it’s about capturing the subtle interplay between thought and speech that makes human interaction feel authentic. When AI falters, it’s usually because its...
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The Voice of Reason Ecosystem: Harnessing AI to Empower Lives
At Voice of Reason AI, our mission is simple yet profound: to enhance the lives of individuals facing challenges like Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injuries, or learning disabilities. We believe that dignity, independence, ...
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December 18, 2024
Rethinking Schedule Management: The Power of Ambient Intelligence
We need to talk about calendars. Not just any calendars – I'm talking about the sophisticated digital tools that most of us rely on to manage our daily lives. While these tools work well for many, they share a fundamenta...
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December 16, 2024
Are You a Coder or an Engineer?
At voiceofreason.ai, we're developing products to help people with memory loss, autism, and other challenges live more independently and interact more confidently. And here's the thing: our job is not to write code, desi...
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December 12, 2024
Revolutionizing Personal History: AI-Powered Biography Creation
Revolutionizing Personal History: AI-Powered Biography Creation for Cognitive Assistance
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December 10, 2024
Lifebuddy: An AI-Powered Companion for Teens
At Voice of Reason AI, our mission is to create products that enhance social interaction, discipline, and memory support. Our latest development innovation, Lifebuddy, is an AI-driven device designed to help younger teen...
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December 4, 2024
VOR Lifebook: Powering Natural AI Memory Support
In our mission to support individuals with memory challenges, Voice of Reason AI has developed a groundbreaking approach to biographical storytelling. Our VOR Lifebook system transforms personal histories into rich, cont...
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December 3, 2024
Building AI for Those Who Need It Most
Stephen Hawking once said, "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change." At VoiceOfReason.ai, these words resonate deeply with our mission to transform lives through advanced AI technology. We focus on empowering ind...
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December 2, 2024
Transform a Basic Biography into a Rich Narrative with LLMs
I recently experimented with using Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance biographical writing, and I want to share my approach because it tackles some interesting challenges in working with AI. The process taught me a ...
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November 26, 2024
The Memory Web
Think about how you remember things. When I mention "your last birthday," you don't just recall a single snapshot - your mind probably jumps to who was there, what you felt, maybe what went wrong, what went surprisingly ...
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Building LifeBook: A Journey into Digital Memory Preservation
I need to share something really important about why we're building LifeBook. While it's a fascinating tool for anyone who wants to preserve their memories, there's actually a much deeper purpose behind its development. ...
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November 21, 2024
Rethinking UX: The Interfaceless Vision Behind VOR Lifebook
We’ve all experienced the frustration of bad design. Imagine walking up to a door, pulling on the handle, and feeling it resist. Then you see the giant “PUSH” sign you somehow missed. It’s not that you’re inattentive or ...
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November 20, 2024
Making Memory Assistants More Personal: How AI Can Help
Why This Matters
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November 18, 2024
How Much Time Do Humans Spend Interacting Face-to-Face?
The data on human interaction paints a stark picture: in a typical day, only 6.5% of our time is spent in face-to-face connection. Yet these fleeting moments are critical—not only for maintaining social bonds but also fo...
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November 15, 2024
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Science and Engineering
Unlocking the Potential of AI in Science and Engineering: A Call for New Perspectives
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November 14, 2024
Unheard Voices in AI – Why Ordinary Human Stories Matter
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? This classic riddle has puzzled minds for ages, but it’s more than just a quirky brain teaser. At its core, it’s about presence, percep...
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November 12, 2024
The Real Sally Boxes: More Than Just a Pretty Face
Recently, someone asked me if the “Sally Boxes” we’ve talked about are real, or if they’re just a conceptual toy. The answer? Absolutely real! But it’s worth noting—these Sally Boxes are not a product we’re planning to r...
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November 11, 2024
How to Stop AI from Feeling Like a “Parrot” in Conversation
Remember when you were a kid, and you wanted to bug your sibling? A surefire way to do it was to repeat back everything they said: “You’re so stubborn!” – “No, you’re so stubborn!” This usually went on until either someo...
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November 8, 2024
Testing AI Companionship with “Sally Boxes”
A New Methodology for Voice of Reason AI
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November 6, 2024
Cognitive Biases and the System Prompt
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein
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“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
Unlocking the Blueprint of Human Memory to Revolutionize AI Design
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November 4, 2024
Lessons from Supporting Those with Memory Challenges
By VoiceOfReason.ai Research Team Published: November 4, 2024
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November 1, 2024
Rediscovering Unpublished Humanity:
Rediscovering Unpublished Humanity: The Lifebook Project at Voice of Reason AI
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October 30, 2024
Why Your AI Shouldn't Play Telephone ...
Controlling Hallucinations in Multi-Agent Systems
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October 29, 2024
Title: Optimizing LLM Prompts: A Systematic Approach
In our last blog at voiceofreason.ai, we discussed an innovative architecture built to support individuals with memory challenges by leveraging multiple LLMs working in tandem. Today, I want to shift the focus to how we ...
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October 28, 2024
A New Approach: Advanced Memory Assistant with LLMs
In recent years, Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized the software development process, allowing engineers to take a novel approach in designing complex applications. Traditional software development relies h...
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October 25, 2024
Dynamic Memory Architecture for Dementia Patients
Understanding Human Memory as Inspiration
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October 24, 2024
Evolving Personal Assistants for Memory Challenges
Understanding How LLMs Handle Tokens: The Backbone of Evolving Personal Assistants for Memory Challenges
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October 23, 2024
"Are You a Corporate Zombie?"
I was having lunch with an executive from a mid-sized tech company here in Austin, and the conversation quickly turned to his work. It had been about six months since we last spoke, and I was eager to hear about the prog...
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October 21, 2024
Adapting to AI: Hint: It requires change and purpose!
At Voice of Reason AI, one of the reasons we post blogs daily is to share what we’ve learned with the broader community, hoping to further enhance everyone’s ability to serve those in need. Our mission is not just about ...
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Making AI More Human for Better Results:
Voice of Reason AI Approach
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October 16, 2024
Compensatory Strategies for Managing Memory Loss
When addressing memory loss in early-stage Alzheimer's patients, non-pharmacological interventions can significantly improve both social interaction and overall quality of life. At Voice of Reason AI, we are expanding on...
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October 15, 2024
Exploring Our New AI-Enhanced Architecture at Voice of Reason AI
At Voice of Reason AI, we are always pushing the boundaries of technology and design to support people with brain disorders, like Alzheimer’s, in improving their autonomy and social interactions. Recently, we’ve been wor...
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October 14, 2024
Why Some Teams Excel: Lessons from SpaceX and Voice of Reason AI
Why Some Teams Excel: Lessons from SpaceX and Voice of Reason AI
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October 11, 2024
The Human Side of Engineering: Rediscovering Passion and Purpose
We often celebrate the marvels of engineering—AI that changes industries, missions to Mars, and medical advancements curing diseases once thought unbeatable. But during a recent chat at Voice of Reason AI, our team found...
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October 10, 2024
How to Choose the Architecture and Survive
Summary of the Article: "How to Choose the Architecture for Your GenAI Application"
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October 9, 2024
Rethinking AI Architecture: Two-Hint Generator and Fact Analyzer
In developing complex AI systems, scaling a parallel LLM architecture often brings up challenges like resource contention and communication overhead. These challenges become more pronounced as the system grows in complex...
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October 8, 2024
Rethinking Our Architecture: Lessons from a Two-Sandwich Team
Today, our two-sandwich team was deep into refining our prototype code which is working amazingly well for this stage of development (more on that in a future blog). We were in discussion with our “robots” (AI models) ab...
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October 6, 2024
Two Sandwiches and a Robot
Two Sandwiches and a Robot: A New Approach to AI Collaboration
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October 3, 2024
Harnessing Feedback Loops in AI to Improve Real-Time Memory Aids
At Voice of Reason AI, we believe that continuous improvement is the key to creating more effective and user-friendly AI systems. One of the core components of our real-time memory support solution is the feedback loop—a...
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October 2, 2024
The Dark Side of AI: The Rise of Social Surrogates
At Voice of Reason AI, we believe in the power of artificial intelligence to create positive change. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, communication, and social interaction. We’re already seeing astoundin...
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October 1, 2024
Blog: The Power of Purpose – Why It’s More Than Just Profits
At Voice of Reason AI, our mission is simple yet profound: to transform lives with advanced AI technology, empowering those with dementia, learning disabilities, or traumatic brain injury to live independently. We strive...
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September 30, 2024
The Power of Role-Playing for Engineers
The Power of Role-Playing for Engineers: Why Emulating Users Leads to Better Products
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September 27, 2024
Thinking differently is essential when working with AI models
Rethinking Code Development with AI: A New Approach at Voice of Reason AI
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September 26, 2024
The Future of Social Interaction
The Future of Social Interaction: How Meta’s “Orion” Glasses Could Revolutionize Communication and Independence
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September 25, 2024
Detailed Design of the Enhanced Memory Support System
This new system incorporates three core components working together to provide adaptive, real-time memory support for users with cognitive challenges, such as memory loss or early-stage Alzheimer's. The design focuses on...
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September 24, 2024
The Power of Synthetic Feedback in AI Development
Moving Beyond Synthetic Data: The Power of Synthetic Feedback in AI Development
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September 23, 2024
Staying Focused on Our Mission at Voice of Reason AI
At Voice of Reason AI, we are passionately committed to our mission: to develop cutting-edge solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals facing memory challenges. Our focus is on creating subtle, ambient t...
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September 20, 2024
Unlocking the Power of LLMs in Software Development
The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) has ignited both excitement and skepticism, as people continue to explore their capabilities. One area where confusion persists is how these models handle seemingly simple tasks, ...
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September 19, 2024
The Complexity of Choosing the Right LLM
The Complexity of Choosing the Right LLM: Lessons from Our Experiment at Voice of Reason AI
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September 18, 2024
Enhancing Prototypes for Dementia Support at Voice of Reason AI
Harnessing Synthetic Data: Enhancing Prototypes for Dementia Support at Voice of Reason AI
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September 17, 2024
Optimizing Memory Enhancement for People with Cognitive Challenge
Optimizing Memory Enhancement for People with Cognitive Challenges: Early Success at Voice of Reason AI
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September 16, 2024
Embracing Synthetic Data for Cutting-Edge AI Development
Embracing Synthetic Data for Cutting-Edge AI Development at VoiceofReason.ai
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September 13, 2024
Audacity, Ingenuity, and Integrity
At Voice of Reason, we’ve learned firsthand that creating a high-performing engineering team requires more than just strategy—it requires vision, purpose, and, most importantly, great people. Our leadership team has been...
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September 12, 2024
Designing a Parallel LLM System to Enhance Social Interaction
At Voice of Reason AI, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to help individuals with cognitive challenges, particularly those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Social interaction is one area w...
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September 11, 2024
Creating a Memory Capture App with AI: A Vision
At Voice of Reason AI, we are passionate about harnessing technology to create meaningful solutions. Imagine an app that captures the essence of a person's life through detailed interviews, transforming a voice into a ri...
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September 10, 2024
Creating Product Requirements for Enhancing Social Interaction
At Voice of Reason AI, we're committed to developing innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive challenges. Today, we're exploring the creation of product requirements for a syst...
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September 9, 2024
The Advantage of Small Teams: The Power of Constraints
In the world of software development and innovation, the concept of small, agile teams has gained significant traction. Amazon's "two-pizza team" rule has become a well-known benchmark for team size and efficiency. Howev...
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September 7, 2024
Designing Software with Large Language Models (LLMs)
In the rapidly evolving world of software development, the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT-4 has transformed how developers approach software design. Traditionally, teams of engineers would collaborate, ...
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September 6, 2024
The Importance of Language: Social Interactions and Dementia
The Importance of Language: How to Support Social Interactions for People with Dementia
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September 5, 2024
Why Aren't Small Companies Leveraging AI More Aggressively?
At Voice of Reason AI, we usually focus on developing artificial intelligence solutions for people with brain disabilities. Today, I want to shift gears and discuss a different issue that's been on my mind: why aren't sm...
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September 4, 2024
The Importance of Contextual Memory in AI
At Voice of Reason AI, our mission is to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence to empower individuals with disabilities and dementia. As we continue to develop products aimed at enhancing their qual...
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Embracing Simplicity Avoid the Complexity Trap
In the fast-paced world of engineering, the temptation to develop overly complex systems is a common pitfall. However, the most elegant solutions are often the simplest ones. For engineers, the goal should always be to p...
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September 2, 2024
Enhancing AI Aids with Cerebras' Wafer Scale Engine:
The Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE) has recently set a new record for AI inference, processing an impressive 40 trillion tokens per second. This achievement demonstrates the WSE's exceptional capability to handle vast ...
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Why Do Engineers Design Overly Complex Systems?
In the realm of engineering, the allure of complexity often leads to systems that are difficult to manage, debug, and maintain. This complexity can stem from various motivations and challenges faced by engineers, as wel...
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Using LLMs for Software Design and Code Reviews
Over time, many development teams struggle with maintaining effectiveness in design and code reviews. Manual reviews often allow defects to slip through, impacting software quality. Integrating LLMs into this process can...
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August 29, 2024
The Transformative Power of a Massive Transformational Purpose
In a world where the pace of business often feels relentless and the quest for profits can overshadow everything else, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters. But imagine a different kind of company—a company driv...
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Embracing AI in Software Development: A Must for Modern Engineers
At Voice of Reason AI, we are committed to developing machine learning-based devices that empower individuals with brain disabilities. Through this work, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative potential of artifi...
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What Time is It? Or how fast does our AI have to be
Achieving Human-Like Response Times in Voice Assistants: The Key to Seamless Interaction
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Software Engineers, Take Note: The AI Revolution is Here
At Voice of Reason AI, the advent of artificial intelligence has significantly reshaped the landscape of software engineering interviews. Traditionally, these interviews focused heavily on evaluating a candidate’s techni...
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August 24, 2024
Voice of Reason Architecture Next Steps
The design for the AI-driven hint generator for people with brain disabilities involves several agents working together to capture, analyze, and respond to conversations in real-time. We want to use this blog to analyze ...
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Optimizing Voice-to-Text and Inference in Large Language Models
Optimizing Speed in Voice-to-Text and LLM Inference
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Empowering Communication with Predictor Agents Continued
At Voice of Reason AI, we're pioneering a groundbreaking approach to assist individuals with cognitive challenges, particularly those with dementia, in maintaining meaningful social interactions. Our latest innovation, t...
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Empowering Conversations: How Predictor Agents Can Assist Patient
At Voiceofreason.ai, we are dedicated to developing innovative AI solutions that empower individuals with cognitive impairments, including those with dementia, learning disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. One of o...
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Enhancing Conversational AI with Predictor Agents
In the rapidly evolving world of conversational AI, reducing latency is crucial for creating seamless and efficient user interactions. One innovative solution to this challenge is the integration of Predictor Agents. The...
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Deep Dive into using LLMs to design LLMs
To develop new Large Language Model (LLM) agents more efficiently, a structured methodology can be employed that leverages the capabilities of existing LLMs and AI technologies. Here is a suggested approach based on cur...
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Overcoming Technical Hurdles in Interfaceless AI
At Voice of Reason AI, we're committed to transforming lives through advanced AI technology, particularly for those facing challenges like early-stage dementia. Our latest project, an interfaceless audio-only prompter fo...
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August 15, 2024
Enhancing Lives with AI: Addressing Memory Loss and Loneliness
Memory loss, whether due to Alzheimer's, learning disabilities, or head injuries, can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. One of the critical challenges faced by individuals with memory loss is loneline...
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The Rise of Local LLMs: Small Computers, Big Potential
In recent years, we've witnessed a remarkable shift in the landscape of artificial intelligence, particularly in the realm of Large Language Models (LLMs). While cloud-based solutions have dominated the field, a new tren...
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Design Features of a Context-Aware AI System
Designing a context-aware AI system for interface-less assistance involves leveraging advanced technologies to create a seamless and intuitive user experience. Here are detailed design considerations and features for su...
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Innovative Interface-less AI Assistance Concepts
At Voice of Reason AI, we are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that empower individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's to live more autonomous and fulfilling lives. Our latest endeavor focuses on creating int...
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Implementing LLM Agents: Sequential vs. Group Chat Configurations
When designing AI systems for dementia care, like those developed by VoiceofReason.ai, choosing the right configuration for LLM agents is crucial. The decision between sequential agents and a group chat setup can signifi...
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Exploring Local vs. Cloud-Based LLM Agents for Dementia Care
As companies like VoiceofReason.ai strive to provide AI solutions for individuals with early-stage dementia, deciding between local and cloud-based deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) is crucial. Each option offe...
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August 9, 2024
Designing a Conversational Assistant with LLM Agents
Social interaction plays a crucial role in supporting individuals with dementia, helping to slow memory loss and enhance cognitive function. To aid in this, we propose a conversational assistant that leverages Large Lang...
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Designing Smart Glasses for Early Dementia Support
As dementia progresses, individuals often face challenges such as memory loss and difficulty in maintaining conversations. To address these issues, innovative solutions like smart glasses equipped with AI agents, includ...
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The Role of Smart Glasses and Smart Hearing Aids with AI
Living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, presents numerous challenges, particularly in maintaining independence and managing daily activities. However, advancements in technology, specifically smart glasses a...
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Interface-less AI for Aiding People with Brain Disabilities
As technology continues to evolve, the potential for AI to assist individuals with brain disabilities grows exponentially. One of the most promising areas of development is interface-less AI, which minimizes the need for...
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Combating Cognitive Decline: The Role of AI in Loneliness
Persistently feeling lonely is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. A study published on February 7, 2020, in Neurology sheds new light o...
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Empowering Lives with AI: Voice of Reason's One-for-One Model
Empowering Lives with AI: Voice of Reason's One-for-One Model
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The Future of Proactive LLMs: Anticipating Your Needs
At Voice of Reason AI, we’re thrilled to be at the cutting edge of a technological revolution that’s reshaping our interaction with artificial intelligence. Large Language Models (LLMs) are evolving beyond their traditio...
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Understanding Normal Short-Term Memory Failures vs. Dementia
Memory is a complex and essential part of our daily lives. We rely on our short-term memory to remember recent events, tasks, and information. However, it's common to experience short-term memory failures, which can be p...
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August 1, 2024
Understanding Dementia: The Role of Interfaceless Ambient AI
Living with dementia is a deeply personal and often challenging experience. As the condition progresses, individuals may find themselves grappling with confusion, memory loss, and a growing sense of isolation. At Voice o...
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How Smart Glasses Can Assist Early and Mid-Stage Dementia
At Voice of Reason AI, we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to make a positive impact on the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers. We will be building software and hardware that utilize thes...
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How Passive Interfaceless Designs Can Benefit Dementia Patients
At Voice of Reason AI, we recognize the importance of innovative solutions to support dementia patients at all stages of their journey. Passive, interfaceless designs offer a seamless way to enhance safety, comfort, and ...
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Designing LLM Agents in Dementia Care
At Voice of Reason AI, we believe in harnessing the power of technology to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia, head injuries, learning disabilities, and their caregivers. With advancements in large...
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How Large Language Models Can Help
Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a range of benefits for patients with dementia, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Let's explore some of the ways LLMs can make a positive impact:
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What we are trying to do here...
The concept is to make AI "interfaceless" and "ambient." This means there is no direct user interface like a mobile phone or PC after the initial configuration. Instead, devices like smart glasses, Echo-like devices, Blu...
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