Summary
A new app called "Are You Dead?" has become very popular in China, especially among young people living alone. The app asks users to confirm they are okay every two days, and if they miss checking in, it alerts their emergency contact. The company behind the app, Moonscape Technologies, is considering changing its name to something more positive.
Key Facts
- "Are You Dead?" is a viral app in China used by people who live alone.
- Users must check in every two days to confirm they are alive.
- If a user does not check in, the app contacts an emergency contact.
- Up to 200 million people in China may live alone by 2030.
- The app is popular with people in vulnerable situations, like those who feel lonely.
- The app's name is being reviewed due to negative feedback.
- "Are You Dead?" ranks highly in utility app downloads in several countries outside China.
- The app costs 8 yuan and was created by a small team in Zhengzhou.
