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Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?

Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?
NPR News Thursday 17 September 2026, 19:33 UTC By Durrie Bouscaren 1 min read
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Many questions come up during pregnancy. Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.(Image credit: Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket)

Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.

(Image credit: Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket)

Kenya (LOCATION) Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket (ORG)
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