'Death Clock' app uses AI to predict when you will die

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A new app called Death Clock uses artificial intelligence to predict users' life expectancy by analyzing lifestyle factors. The Death Clock app, founded by Brian France, estimates the date of death based on responses to 29 questions about diet, exercise, sleep, and family history.

The app aims to help users understand their potential lifespan and encourage healthier living.

"The goal is just to give people a sense of where they're headed and then help them be healthier," said Brian France, founder of the Death Clock app.

The app's AI is trained on 1,200 longevity studies and incorporates actuarial science and life expectancy tables from the CDC and other government sources. This data helps provide a prediction of how long users might live based on their current lifestyle.

After predicting a user's date of death, the app suggests a "longevity plan" that includes behavioral changes, supplements, and screenings to potentially extend life expectancy. The app is designed to motivate users to make healthier choices.

France acknowledges that while the exact date predicted by the app is unlikely to be accurate, the app aims to provide a directionally correct estimate of life expectancy, assuming no major accidents occur.

The app is available on the App Store and is part of a broader effort to make personalized, preventative healthcare more accessible through AI technology.

All facts from this article were gathered by KRON4 journalists. The article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by KRON4 staff.