“Hey, Mercedes”

“Hey, Mercedes”

Mercedes-Benz is adding ChatGPT to its infotainment system as part of a 90-day trial.

The integration of ChatGPT would make in-car voice commands more fluid and conversational.

As ChatGPT moves beyond the smartphone, everyday products will become interactive assistants.

Edge: Artificial Creativity

Block Party Fund

Cambridge, Massachusetts, is offering residents $200 to host a block party in their neighborhood.

The city—considered one of the best places for families to live—wants to strengthen bonds between neighbors.

After years of isolation, local governments are making it their mission to re-create a sense of community.

Edge: Connection Quest

Dementia Basic Act

The Japanese parliament has passed a bill to help people with dementia “maintain their dignity.”

 The bill will promote preventative measures and provide welfare services to patients and their families.

 As the world’s population ages, laws and investments will increasingly cater to the needs of elderly people.

Edge: Health Hedonism