Good morning! We’ve got three things worth your time today — one about a surprising new kind of video call, one simple shopping trick, and one word of caution before Medicare’s open enrollment begins.
In today’s issue: a new AI that can pass as a real person on video calls, a handy way to preview clothes before you buy them online, and what to know before asking an AI chatbot about your Medicare options.
Let’s get started.
NEWS
A New AI Can Sound and Look Like a Real Person on a Video Call
You already know to be careful about surprise phone calls asking for money or personal information. Now there’s something new to watch for: video calls. A company called Tavus recently tested a computer program — nicknamed “Griffin” — that can hold a live video call and come across as a real person. In their test, nearly half the people who talked to it on video believed they were talking to an actual human being, not a computer.
The good news is that this program isn’t available to the public yet — it’s still only being tested by researchers. But technology writers are already warning that a tool like this could someday be used to trick people, especially older adults, into handing over passwords or bank information during what looks and sounds like a normal video call.
Takeaway: The same rule you use for phone calls now applies to video calls too — if anyone asks you for money, passwords, or personal details on a video call, hang up and call that person or company back using a phone number you already know is real.
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TRY THIS
See How Clothes Will Look on You Before You Buy Them
Ever ordered something online, only to be disappointed when it arrived? ChatGPT — a free AI chatbot made by a company called OpenAI — just added a feature that might help. It’s called “Try On,” and it shows you a computer-made picture of how a piece of clothing might look on you before you buy it.
Here’s how it works: when you’re shopping for clothes through ChatGPT — on your phone, or at chatgpt.com on your computer — look for a “Try On” button next to an item. Tap or click it, then upload or take a photo of yourself, and ChatGPT will create a picture showing roughly how that item might look on you. There’s also a new “Favorites” feature, so you can save items you like into folders instead of losing track of them.
It’s a handy preview, but not a perfect one — the tool doesn’t know your exact measurements or how the fabric will really feel, so still check the seller’s size chart and return policy before you buy.
Takeaway: Next time you’re shopping through ChatGPT, look for the “Try On” button next to a piece of clothing for a quick preview of how it might look on you — then double-check the real sizing before you buy.
STAYING SAFE
Thinking of Asking AI About Your Medicare Options? Read This First
Medicare’s open enrollment period starts October 15, when millions of people compare health plans for the year ahead. More people are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini to help sort through their options — but a recent review found these tools can sound very confident while still leaving out important details.
The problem: depending on exactly how you word your question, an AI chatbot might favor one type of coverage over another, lose track of details like your medications or doctors, or even mix up information from different plan years. The answer can look thorough and still be missing something that matters for your specific situation.
If you do ask an AI chatbot about Medicare, be as specific as you can — mention where you live, your medications, your doctors, and the exact year you’re shopping for. Then double-check anything important using Medicare’s own Plan Compare tool at medicare.gov, by calling 1-800-MEDICARE, or through your state’s free State Health Insurance Assistance Program (called SHIP).
Takeaway: AI can be a useful starting point for understanding your Medicare options, but treat its answers as a rough draft, not the final word — always confirm with Medicare.gov or a SHIP counselor before you decide.
Until tomorrow,
EZ AI