CNBC Report: Aging Population Driving Next-Gen Tech Adoption
We do so enjoy it when tech-savvy so-called experts say things such as “we just don’t see autonomous cars and artificial intelligence taking hold in the near future.”
The reality is that significant societal changes come when major paint points present themselves, and the Baby Boomers have been causing such pain points for their entire lives. Now, as they move into golden years, and start facing the realities of declining vision and mobility, things such as digital assistants, artificial intelligence, voice-activated interfaces and robotics will be critical to maintaining their independence.
It’s why we take an expanded view in our Baby Boomer Economy thematic index, including the obvious healthcare and real estate, to also include key aspects of technology, retail and media.
