WHO deploys virtual assistant called Florence to help smokers quit - Actu IA

As part of the World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has multiplied initiatives to fight against smoking. The dissemination of digital tools and exploitation of artificial intelligence are two of the aspects on which the WHO wishes to rely to fight against tobacco. The UN agency specialized in public health has partnered with WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber, Soul Machines and AI Company to offer a virtual assistant to help consumers in their desire to quit smoking. The "Commit to Quit" campaign was launched by WHO to support tobacco users who want to quit but need help to do so. In 29 target countries, the agency has agreed on initiatives such as national awareness campaigns, new digital tools, policy reviews, youth engagement, training of health workers, opening of new smoking cessation clinics, support for nicotine replacement therapy through WHO partners, free telephone support services, and provision of smoking cessation courses.