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Koko’s AI-Powered Mental Health Platform Expands Access to Therapy

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from MIT Technology Review ·

Rob Morris founded Koko, a tech nonprofit that uses AI to provide mental health support, after struggling with depression as a teen. The platform combines peer support with machine learning to offer coping strategies and resources. Koko has reached over 2 million users, demonstrating scalable digital mental health care.

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While Koko’s AI-driven approach addresses a critical access gap, questions remain about efficacy compared to human-led therapy and data privacy for vulnerable users.
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