At least one LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 attempts suicide every 45 seconds.
Thats not the kind of problem youd usually make a run at solve with artificial intelligence.
Machines arent smart enough to take the mental health crisis head-on.
But, when it comes to mental health crises, theres no substitute for a qualified, empathetic human.
Thats exactly whyThe Trevor Projectwas established.
Its core products include phone, text, and chat support for queer youth in crisis.
Something that, unfortunately, requires a lot of volunteers.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
So they flipped the script.
The chatbots are designed to represent LGBTQ+ youth in trouble.
Its refreshing to see an organization dedicated to using AI for good.
And its super cool to see the same basic technology powering the How can we help?
bots on just about any commerce website helping The Trevor Project save lives everyday.
