AI-powered 'Death Clock' can eerily predict the age you'll die and how
An AI-powered ‘Death Clock’ can eerily predict the age at which you’ll die and how it will happen.
It might not sound like everyone’s idea of a fun afternoon but, if you wanted to, you could find out what date the clock believes you’ll kick the bucket on.
The app claims to know what day will end up being the user’s death and will even give you some handy tips on how you can postpone the inevitable.
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The clock is powered by artificial intelligence that was trained using over 1,200 studies on life expectancies.
Brett Franson, who is the developer of the app, spoke to Bloomberg, where he said that the clock offers a ‘pretty significant’ improvement on standard life tables.
On the Death Clock site, it reads: “Death Clock AI analyzes your life choices to determine when you will die, and how you can improve your habits to live even longer.”
The app works by asking a series of 29 questions and analyzes the user’s age, weight and lifestyle habits, including drinking, smoking, diet and exercise, in order to give a prediction.
The app also provides custom recommendations on nutrition, exercise and stress management.
But the tips and tricks won’t come for free, while the death prediction is free, the app has an annual subscription fee of $40 for its lifestyle advice.
But it could be well worth the price, as the death clock will even provide financial advice by helping users to plan their financial future.
Also speaking to Bloomberg, financial planner Ryan Zabrowski said: “A huge concern for elderly people, our retirees, is outliving their money.”
Many people were shocked by the new app, with some taking to social media to share their reactions.
On Reddit, one user wrote: “While the app might sound morbid, it's helping people make healthier choices. It also has big potential in financial planning, as accurate life expectancy predictions could improve retirement savings and insurance planning.”
Another said: “Just get a quote for life insurance, their premiums will tell you how long they know you will live for.”
And a third person joked: “Pirate it and you gain an extra few days from $40 worth of food.”
Over on TikTok, one user wrote: “NAWWW I'VE SEEN THE MOVIE COUNTDOWN.”
A second commented: “I don’t need anymore anxiety.”
And a third person added: “Tomorrow is never promised you’ll never know when you will actually die.”