A new AI longevity app called the Death Clock predicts that the Grim Reaper will appear on my doorstep on January 30, 2077, shortly after my 92nd birthday. With the average life expectancy for women being 80.2 years, I’m not doing so badly.
Founded by serial entrepreneur Brent Franson, Death Clock aims to extend and enhance users’ quality of life by providing deep insights into how their lifestyles influence their life expectancy. Trained on 1,217 studies with over 53 million participants as data sets, the app uses AI technology to create predictions on an individual’s approximate date of death, along with overall life expectancy, biological age, and health scores compared to their peers. The app also offers projections on how long people might live after incorporating lifestyle changes.
In a statement following the app’s release, Dr. Sanjeev Goel, founder of Peak Human and one of Canada’s top longevity doctors, said longevity is primarily influenced by “factors of a healthy lifestyle such as diet, exercise, stress levels, and sleep.”
“Longevity is usually further defined by Lifespan vs Healthspan. Individuals need to be proactive as the interventions to increase longevity require many years of proactive lifestyle choices,” Goel added.
“Lifestyle, at this moment, is the only proven method to influence longevity. Longevity is a complex process and requires an intervention that would have an effect on multiple processes in the body.”
How does the app work?
When users sign in to Death Clock, the app asks them a series of questions. It then creates a customized longevity plan recommending behavior changes, dietary supplements, screenings, and pertinent discussions with their healthcare provider. The platform enables users to securely upload personal health documents, such as blood tests and genetic profiles, ensuring a personalized AI health companion for each individual.
“In today’s world, healthcare is typically reactive, intervening only when problems arise and often too late,” said Brent Franson, Founder of Death Clock, in a statement. “Death Clock represents the shift to Medicine 3.0, where individuals are equipped with comprehensive knowledge about their health and encouraged to proactively manage their wellness to enjoy longer, healthier lives.”
The Death Clock can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Stores for a small annual fee of $39.99. However, users can start their health assessment for free, with temporary access to the full suite of features available in a 7-day free trial.
“The integration of AI in health management is the future and hold great promise to alleviate the suffering and scourge of aging and illness,” Dr. Goel said of the app. “The Death Clock will bring more awareness to the choices we make that impact our longevity.”
“The idea of providing personalized recommendations for the user to increase their longevity is a game changer,” Goel added.
Chrissy Newton is a PR professional and founder of VOCAB Communications. She currently appears on The Discovery Channel and Max and hosts the Rebelliously Curious podcast, which can be found on The Debrief’s YouTube Channel and all audio podcast streaming platforms. Follow her on X: @ChrissyNewton and at chrissynewton.com.