The mental health AI chatbot made for real life Alison Darcy

TED Talks Daily (HD video) by TED

May 5, 202500:13:31Education

Who do you turn to when panic strikes in the middle of the night — and can AI help? Psychologist Alison Darcy shares the vision behind Woebot, a mental health chatbot designed to support people in tough moments, especial...

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