Meet the AI chatbot that’s talking to young South Africans about sex, HIV and self-harm – The Mail & Guardian

Meet the AI chatbot that’s talking to young South Africans about sex, HIV and self-harm – The Mail & Guardian

‘Hi Unathi, how can I help you today?”“What’s PrEP?”“PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medication for HIV-negative folks to take daily that really helps reduce their chances of getting HIV by over 99% when used correctly. It’s super effective after about 7 days of consistent use …”“Have there been people who have used it and still got HIV?”“Most people who take PrEP correctly don’t get HIV, but a small number might if they miss doses or don’…