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Can AI make us feel less alone? The founder of Manifest thinks so
Amy Wu, founder of the AI-based mental health app Manifest, has a bold prediction for the next wave of tech. “Separately from the AI trend, I think so
), it will spit out a couple of affirmations, like, “I strive to appreciate my progress, no matter how small,” or, “I trust that my commitment to this process will lead to growth in both my physical and mental health.” In a time when young people are overwhelmed by the constant noise of social media, it may seem counterintuitive to use technology – let alone something that can feel as impersonal and amorphous as AI – to address loneliness. Alex Cardinell, the founder of Nomi AI, argues that just stopping a conversation and providing a suicide hotline number could be alienating to someone who’s struggling for connection.
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