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USA
NPR
Life & Tech
Here's why people say they're using 'Are You Dead?' and apps like it
The article discusses a Chinese app called Sileme, which prompts users to confirm their existence daily, serving as a safety measure for emergency contact notification if check-ins are missed.
Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
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Italy
La Repubblica
Life & Tech
“Are you dead?” The app for those who live alone is the most popular in China
The app 'Sileme' has become the most downloaded paid app in China, designed to alert emergency contacts if a user does not log in for over two days, reflecting a growing trend among both young and elderly living alone.
Jan 13 • 13:02 UTC