NARA, Could 16 (News On Japan) –
Nara Metropolis has launched a proof-of-concept challenge utilizing AI and social media to supply childcare consultations beginning as we speak. The initiative is being performed in collaboration with licensed nonprofit Florence, which works to handle social points associated to child-rearing, and startup firm Tsugari AI.
The challenge makes use of the messaging app LINE, with generative AI out there 24 hours a day to reply to questions from pregnant girls and people elevating youngsters. Along with the AI service, town may also supply daytime weekday consultations dealt with by professionals equivalent to midwives and licensed consultants.
By adopting a extra accessible communication device, town hopes to cut back the sense of isolation amongst households with younger youngsters.
“Up to now, official childcare consultations supplied by native governments usually relied on cellphone calls or in-person visits, which created a psychological barrier for a lot of,” stated an official. “Because of this, folks tended to attend till points turned extreme earlier than looking for assist. By utilizing AI in a extra informal format, we hope to create a lower-threshold session atmosphere and higher hear residents’ voices.”
The town plans to proceed the trial by means of the tip of December and can analyze session developments and different information collected through the interval to contemplate future measures.
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