Good morning future-focused leaders.

A warm welcome to those who joined us after the CHSP Futures conference last week! 

Following that session, I received two standout requests: one seeking a reliable AI tool to create images, and another for a review of a platform that claims it can build websites with minimal effort. So I put both to the test—and you’ll find the results (and honest verdicts) in this issue.

Feel free to reply to this message with your questions or requests—I’m always happy to help. And if you find this useful, consider forwarding it to your team or colleagues who might benefit too.

P.S. I loved hearing what you did with NotebookLM after last week’s newsletter—keep them coming!

What else we cover this week:

• AI makes teams 3x more effective, says new Harvard study

• Flok Health: AI physio app trialled in the UK 

• Japan’s aged care tech portal now in English

• Can AI companions ease dementia-related isolation?

• And more...

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THE FUTURE OF AGED CARE

👲 AI as your next teammate? New study reveals surprising gains

In brief: Teams using AI are nearly three times more likely to deliver top-tier solutions than teams without AI. Plus, individuals using AI performed at the same level as two-person teams without it—reshaping how we think about collaboration.

The details:

• A large field experiment by Harvard involved 776 professionals at Procter & Gamble

• Participants were asked to tackle innovation tasks alone, in teams, or with AI.

• Individuals with AI performed as well as two-person teams without it.
  AI helped users generate more balanced ideas.

• Participants using AI reported higher enthusiasm and less frustration.

Why it matters: As AI becomes widely available, it can level the playing field for individuals and organisations. This could redefine how we structure teams in aged care and beyond, especially in resource-constrained environments.

AI TOOL REVIEW

🖼️ AI image generators level up — We tried Reve

In brief: In the past week, ChatGPT and other AI tools have made major strides in generating images with accurate text and high visual quality. I tested Reve Image 1.0 and found it particularly strong for use in newsletters, reports, and digital content. A preview of Reve Image 1.0 is currently free to try.

The details: I used this prompt:

The result? As you can see above, a vivid and warm scene, rich in detail, and usable straight out of the box.

Why it matters: For teams producing communications in aged care, AI image tools like Reve can help visualise inclusive, age-positive stories with speed and quality. They’re useful for illustrating diversity, dignity, and real-world scenarios without relying on generic stock photos.

⭐ 5/5 - You can try Reve here

AI TOOL REVIEW

⏲ A new website in less than a minute? — We put Wegic to the test

In brief: Wegic is a new AI-powered platform that builds websites through simple conversation—no code or templates needed. They promise a new website in less than a minute, but is this realistic? I tested it by asking for a website for a fictitious in-home care provider called Domus Care, based in Melbourne. You can view it here (this link will expire by the end of this week)

The details: The platform’s main strength is speed: it works like chatting to a designer, allowing you to tweak layout, styling, and content using plain language. There are also tools to sketch layout ideas or upload reference images, and the resulting site is responsive across both mobile and desktop.

That said, it still requires some work before a site is ready to launch—though no technical skills are needed.

On the positive side, the generated website is clean, well-structured, and includes key sections (Home, About Us, Services) that are ready to customise. Editing is straightforward, and if you already have suitable photos, it doesn’t take long to replace the defaults with your own branding and visuals.

On the less positive side, the accuracy of the generated content isn’t great, and the default images are overly generic.

Pricing starts at around $240 USD per year for a simple static site.

Why it matters: For community organisations, or small aged care providers without web design experience, tools like Wegic can simplify the launch of a professional online presence. But like any AI tool, it’s important to weigh convenience against long-term cost and control.

⭐ 4/5 - You can try Wegic here

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🏃‍♀️ AI meets physiotherapy: a clever blend of tech and human insight – In the UK, the NHS is trialling Flok Health, an AI-powered physio app that guides users through personalised back pain exercises using pre-recorded videos by real physiotherapists. The AI adapts the video path based on user responses, creating tailored care journeys from over a billion possible combinations.

🇯🇵 Japan showcases aged care tech to the world – Japan has launched an English-language version of its Long-term Care Tech Portal, making its leading innovations in robotics and assistive technologies accessible to global audiences. The portal features videos, expert discussions, and real-world applications of age tech in one of the world’s most aged societies. The initiative aims to encourage international collaboration and support the global adoption of sustainable aged care technologies.

🎧 Podcast: can AI companions ease dementia isolation? – In this episode of All in the Mind, Lynne Malcolm explores how AI-powered chatbots could combat loneliness and social isolation in people living with dementia, investigating the potential—and surprising advantages—of artificial companionship.

🧠 Inside Claude’s “mind” – Anthropic, the company behind AI assistant Claude, has released two research papers offering a rare glimpse into how Claude processes language. Using an “AI microscope” and drawing parallels with neuroscience, the papers explain how Claude maps internal circuits and what causes “hallucinations”. It’s a slightly technical read, but packed with insights. As AI tools become more advanced and integrated into aged care, understanding how they work is key to using them wisely.

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🎭 Review: Logos Unbound by Edward H. Spence

I had the chance to attend Logos Unbound, a new play by philosopher and playwright Edward H. Spence—also an Honorary Associate in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Sydney—and it was one of the most thought-provoking performances I’ve seen in a long time. Rather than a traditional narrative, the piece unfolds as a series of philosophical encounters that explore how Stoic philosophy might help shape the ethical development of artificial intelligence.

Through imagined dialogues between historical and fictional figures—Epictetus, Diotima, Alan Turing, Plato, Frankenstein’s monster, and others—the play invited the audience into an idea-driven conversation about reason, virtue, and the moral responsibilities we carry when designing intelligent systems.

Following the performance, Spence gave a short but powerful talk that built on the themes of the play. His key point: we must ensure AI’s goals are aligned with human values. Without that alignment, no amount of intelligence (machine or otherwise) can guarantee outcomes that are ethical or beneficial. 

This message is especially relevant in our sector’s context, where technology is increasingly used to support vulnerable populations. If we don’t ground AI in shared human goals, we risk losing sight of what truly matters.

Logos Unbound was more than a philosophical exercise—it was an invitation to slow down and ask the deeper questions: not just what AI can do, but what kind of intelligence we want to foster, and what kind of humans we need to be in response.