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Podcast: Techstination
Episode: An AI companion arrives on the GrandPad
Description: Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. I’m Fred Fishkin.    An AI companion comes to the GrandPad.   The tablet designed for older adults, helping them stay connected with family and friends through games and video chat now has a feature called Grandie Chat.  When opened…it greets you in a friendly, customizable voice, with today’s weather.  I like that it isn’t always listening, you have to tap on a Talk to Grandie button to respond by voice.  CEO Scott Lien..“Grandie is like that wise friend that you can just have a conversation with.  It has a safety layer bui...