NEWS – World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Key Features:
  • S.A.R.A.H. stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health.
  • Empowered by generative AI for enhanced empathetic responses.
  • Engages users 24/7 in 8 languages on various health topics across devices.
• Purpose and Functionality:
  • Provides health information, including healthy habits and mental health, aiming to optimize well-being.
  • Supports understanding of risk factors for major causes of death like cancer, heart disease, etc.
• Technological Advancement:
  • Powered by generative AI, ensuring real-time, accurate, and interactive responses.
  • Utilizes Soul Machines Biological AI for dynamic personalized conversations.
• Ethical Considerations and Future Prospects:
  • Emphasizes ethical concerns like equitable access, privacy, safety, accuracy, data protection, and bias.
  • Calls for continuous research and refinement to ensure reliable and responsible information dissemination.
• Previous Initiatives:
  • Formerly used during COVID-19 as “Florence” for critical public health messaging.
  • Part of WHO’s broader digital tools strategy for health information dissemination.