Eating disorder group pulls #chatbot sharing diet advice

A #UnitedStates organization that supports people with eating disorders has suspended use of a chatbot after reports it shared harmful advice.

The National Eating Disorder Association (#Neda) recently closed its live helpline and directed people seeking help to other resources, including the chatbot.

The AI bot, named "Tessa," has been taken down, the association said.

#EatingDisorder #Healthcare
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65771872

*ugh* Not this. NEDA has fired all 6 staffers who train volunteers to help people with eating disorders and wants to replace them with a chatbot.

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/24/1177847298/can-a-chatbot-help-people-with-eating-disorders-as-well-as-another-human

#NEDA #LLM #ethics

“As the helpline’s workers approach their last days employed & the volunteer network disbands, #NEDA plans to pivot to Tessa—a #mentalhealth chatbot developed by company Cass (formerly X2AI). Tessa is a separate, older AI-model from OpenAI’s buzzy ChatGPT” https://gizmodo.com/eating-disorder-helpline-ai-chatbot-1850476378

“Staff were informed of the change, and of their firing, just four days after they successfully unionized, according to a blog post written by helpline associate and union member Abbie Harper earlier this month. Members of Helpline Associates United say that—by firing them—#NEDA is retaliating against the union.“ #WorkersRights #UnionStrong
https://gizmodo.com/eating-disorder-helpline-ai-chatbot-1850476378

January 31, 2009: I didn't eat. It felt so freeing, I didn't eat for over 3 weeks. My organs were beginning to shut down.
Every February I reflect back on this period and am eternally grateful that I had friends willing to support me through my first step toward recovery.
The last week in February is national eating disorder awareness week. If you or someone you care about is showing signs of having an eating disorder say something. Ask for help.
#neda #eatingdisorder #recovery

RT @SirrK
that just so cute :)

.@cspanwj .@TeenVogue .@PoliticusSarah USA
♥️🇺🇦#SlavaUkraini #NEDA .@NPR .@PBS #GenZ https://twitter.com/SaysDana/status/1616243092415475712

Thinking about NEDA and recovery today.
Whether you are fully recovered, or just thinking about it, this little symbol means so much to so many.
My tattoo sits over my pulse point. When I touch it, I am reminded that I am alive.
#NEDA #EatingDisorder #Recovery #fuckanorexia #tattoo

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