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Description
In case of school bullying victims feel isolated and ashamed, while adults (parents, teachers, educators) often feel helpless, struggling to understand the situation and find appropriate actions.
Traditional responses from the internet might be general and pose the risk of misinformation. To tackle this, we co-created an innovative, secure, and free conversational agent: Chatbot Cathy, aiming to provide high-quality resources and personalized advice based on each child's specific situation.
Key Characteristics:
-Cathy is the first generative AI-powered chatbot specifically targeting school bullying.
- It offers reliable, professionally developed responses without hallucinations.
- Cathy complies with GDPR and the AI Act and is hosted on a health data-certified server in partnership with Microsoft.
- It provides a secure environment for open expression without fear of stigma.
Purpose:
- To help identify bullying dynamics, actors, and consequences.
- To provide personalized support and answers to individual questions.
- To suggest clear, accessible, and personalized solutions and resources.
Resources:
- Chatbot Cathy is available online via computer or smartphone.
- It's free, anonymous, and accessible 24/7.
- It ensures a secure space for free expression.
Audience:
- Children and adolescents for emotional support.
- Parents seeking solutions.
- Educators and supervisors to understand and address bullying.
- Health professionals for prevention and support in recovery.
Preliminary Results:
Launched in May 2023,Cathy has already handled 19,673 user requests, with positive feedback emphasizing personalized support. Adolescents particularly seek strategies while parents and teachers focus on information.
Keywords
Innovative Chatbot
Free expression without fear
Total secure accès
personnal solutions and advices
Emotionnal support
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