How to create AI to improve mental health | Stevie Chancellor | TEDxMinneapolis

How to create AI to improve mental health | Stevie Chancellor | TEDxMinneapolis

In her TEDx talk, Stevie discusses explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform mental health care by increasing the supply of care to supplement shortages in our current healthcare system. As someone who experiences and works to overcome anxiety and other mental afflictions through AI-based implementations, she shares her personal journey and the importance of building AI systems that prioritize people’s well-being, privacy, and autonomy. With a focus on ethics and collaboration and a human-centric approach to building these systems, Stevie envisions a future where AI complements healthcare professionals and provides effective essential mental health support when it’s needed most. Dr. Stevie Chancellor teaches computer science at the University of Minnesota, exploring the intersection of psychology and technology in shaping human behavior. Her work involves building digital tools to improve mental health and well-being, offering insights into managing digital interactions mindfully. As a scholar and advocate, Stevie emphasizes the importance of understanding our digital footprints and fostering healthy relationships with technology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx