12 June 2024

ChatGPT helps 89-year-old Japanese app developer learn programming

By Redoy K

An 89-year-old Japanese retiree, Tomoji Suzuki, has developed 11 free iPhone apps tailored for the elderly, crediting ChatGPT as his “programming mentor.” His latest app helps seniors remember essentials before leaving home. With Japan’s rapidly aging population, Suzuki’s apps address the specific needs of the elderly, leveraging his coding skills acquired later in life.  Image: AFP