pharmaphorum February 6, 2024
Phil Taylor

Right after the official launch of the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, Cedars-Sinai has launched a generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) app that will use the technology to provide mental health support for patients.

The app – eXtended-Reality Artificially Intelligent Ally, or Xaia – was created by clinicians and AI experts at Cedars-Sinai to provide conversational therapy and personalised coaching to patients in a calming virtual environment, alongside other exercises like deep breathing and meditation.

The therapy is delivered by a virtual avatar that has been programmed to simulate a human therapist, according to Xaia’s developers and, if needed, can also connect users with a licensed therapist for a virtual session. Other features include appointment scheduling, access to medical...

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