Facebook uses AI technology to help prevent users' suicide attempt - Xinhua

File Photo: People attend an anti-suicide event in Vilnius, Lithuania, Sept. 22, 2015. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27 (Xinhua) -- U.S. hi-tech giant Facebook said Monday it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, including pattern recognition, to detect whether someone is expressing thoughts of suicide in a post or live video. "Facebook is a place where friends and family are already connected and we are able to help connect a person in distress with people who can support them," the company said in a press release. It said it is "using pattern recognition to detect posts or live videos where someone might be expressing thoughts of suicide, and to help respond to reports faster." The world's largest social network also said it now has more workers to review reports of suicide and self-harm.