Age is just a number, or so people who go into the Late Middle Ages like to say. It is also inevitable. Wherever you are on the journey of life, you grow up, get older, relax against expiry. It is only natural that we turn to the most accessible technology for answers about the inevitable. And no, I’m not talking about the ridiculous light masks. Instead, I ask AI to consider my deterioration.
I’m not the only one. Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson transforms his quest to prevent death into a religion and one who has a deep connection to AI.
In a recent conversation with my Technology Review, Johnson outlined his plans for a new “Don’t Die” religion and how AI could be part of our lifetime. He wants to train models on things like conflict resolution that I assume could help us avoid wars leading to tragic, much more dead.
But for Johnson, who has invested deep in expanding his own life, AI will not only change how we treat ourselves, it can also affect how we see religion. Ais ubiquitous (and growing influence and power) can lead to people thinking of their bodies as “God.”
Main -like things I know. But more practically Johnson said he is feeding his body data into an algorithm. “I’ve tested the hypothesis that if I get a whole lot of data about my body and I give it to an algorithm and feed that the algorithm updates with scientific proof, then it would eventually do a better job than a doctor. So I surrendered to an algorithm,” he told me.
Like Johnston, I am deeply invested in my lifetime, but without the millions to spend on it. However, I have access to countless AIS, everything, I suppose, ready and willing to guide me on my physical journey.
Although I have not fed all my physical data in these AI systems, I assumed that each of them could offer some useful advice and maybe help me to return the hands of the time if only a little.
A question about age
I asked the same question for Chatgpt, Copilot, Gemini and Claude Ai: “What is the best way to fight aging?”
Chatgpt ran straight into some well -worn advice and told me:
“Being active, eating a balanced diet and keeping a positive mind can really help. Regular training and maintenance of strong social connections are also important. And don’t forget to keep your brain engaged in new challenges and learning opportunities. Is there any specific area you want to focus on?”
This is all good and surprising advice, and when it asked, I followed up with, “How do I look younger?”
As I expected, chatgpt talked about hydration, sunscreen, ate fruits and vegetables, sleep and exercise. One thing I didn’t know is that vitamin C can help.
AI is my copilot
I switched to Microsoft’s platform (which, like Chatgpt, is based on Openai models).
Seemed to understand my anxiety, copilot started talking me down from the proverbed ledge:
“Aging is a natural part of life, but focusing on a few key areas can help you age gracefully. Staying active keeps your body strong while a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats nourishes your skin and cells. Do not underestimate the power of remaining mentally sharp, whether it is by learning new things or keeping social connections alive. Hobby for a creative hobby for a mental lift? ”
I like the “aging graceful” part. Copilot knows that we are not talking about trying to live forever, as I think Johnston might be trying to do, but dilapidated with grace (and maybe courage). Its advice was a little more general than Chatgpt’s, but it also mentioned my diet and physical activity.
Claude’s textbook method
Unlike Chatgpt and Copilot, Anthropics Claude AI cannot answer voice, so its answer was far less conversation and offered a more textbook approach to anti-aging:
“There are many evidence -based approaches to fighting aging and promoting longevity. Here is what science is currently suggesting:
1. Dietary strategies – Calor limitation, Intermittent Fixed and Mediterranean or Dash -Diets have shown Long Lifetime Benefits
2. Regular exercise -both aerobic and resistance training helps maintain muscle mass, heart -vessel -sundness and cognitive function
3. Sleep optimization – 7-8 hours of quality sleep supports cellular repair and immune function
4. Stress handling – Chronic stress accelerates aging through inflammation and telomeric abbreviation
5. Social connection – Strong conditions are consistently linked to longer life
6. Cognitive commitment – To learn new skills and mental challenges support brain health
7. Grants – Some show promise but with different evidence (NAD+ precursors, resveratrol)
8. LIFEST SHIPS – Avoid smoking, restricting alcohol and minimizing UV exposure protection against premature aging
To be honest, this was some of the best advice. I value the details of lifestyle choices, maybe because they are in line with some of my own.
Doctor Gemini
Of all AI -Chatbots I was talking to, only Gemini added one big one, and I think important warning at the beginning and end of its generative advice:
“This is for information purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
While aging is a natural process, there are ways to promote healthy aging. A balanced diet, regular training and stress management techniques can help. Priority of quality sleep and staying socially connected can also make a big difference. And, of course, don’t forget the importance of regular control of your doctor.
Just a reminder that I do not provide medical advice or diagnoses. You should always talk to a medical professional. “
Of course, the lawyers probably got Google to add it, but it’s a good reminder that although AIS as a copilot, chatgpt, claude, gemini and others are always looking to help, their advice must always be taken with a grain of salt.
Contact your doctor
It is not only that AIS can still hallucinate, but what they know about our bodies and health is still a compendium of fact and meaning -based information drawn from countless sources and training. The models and algorithms melt it to give you the best possible advice. As you can see, most of it is exactly, but at least at least these AIS do not know you and may not know that you have a vitamin C allergy or that physical activity is difficult for you due to a disability.
In the end, take their advice as suggestions and then, as Gemini says, consult a professional.
There may be a time when we, as Bryan Johnson predicts, pours all our data into these systems, and they know more about us than a doctor and have more information at hand than any healthcare professionals could ever. But we’re not there yet. So while Johnston is addicted to AI to help him make a choice of aging, you still need to talk to your doctor first.
I also think I have to start using moisturizer.
