Chatbots and other AI have the potential to reshape health care, but with the explosion of new tools come questions about ethical use and potential patient harm.
With about one in eight women experiencing postpartum depression, amid a shortage of mental health providers, researchers at the University of Texas are looking to bridge the gap with an AI chatbot.
The AI chatbot’s algorithm is trained to handle common postpartum questions and issues such as trouble with personal connections and breastfeeding challenges.