- Community groups use artificial intelligence to give health information.
- They help young and marginalised people to find reliable answers.
- Projects operate in two countries to reach more people.
- One project uses a local language to explain health.
- Midwives and teachers trained the system with guidelines.
- The tool gives clear, evidence-based answers for young users.
- It can suggest contacting a human counsellor when needed.
- Experts warn about access problems, data bias and ethics.
Difficult words
- artificial intelligence — computer systems that do smart tasks
- marginalised — people treated as outside the main group
- guideline — rules or advice to follow for safetyguidelines
- evidence-based — based on research and trusted facts
- counsellor — a person who gives advice and support
- bias — an unfair idea or wrong result in data
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Discussion questions
- Would you use a tool like this for health information? Why?
- Do you prefer health information in your local language?
- Would you talk to a human counsellor or use a tool for help?
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