This app checks in every 48 hours asking ‘Are You Dead? And millions are downloading it

A new smartphone app from China is getting attention across the world for a very unusual reason. The app is called “Are You Dead?”, and it does exactly what the name suggests. Every 48 hours, it sends a message asking users to confirm that they are alive. If there is no response, the app alerts a person chosen by the user, such as a friend or family member.