Japan plans AI-powered social media initiative to prevent suicides mmong students
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Japanese authorities intend to increase suicide prevention for youth using artificial intelligence. These AI systems will be deployed on social media platforms that teenagers frequently use. The decision follows a record number of suicides among schoolchildren. A pilot project for this initiative is set to begin in 2027.
Japanese authorities plan to strengthen suicide prevention efforts among young people by using artificial intelligence (AI) systems on social media platforms popular with teenagers, following a record number of suicides among schoolchildren. A pilot project is scheduled to launch in 2027.