South Africa AI: I created chatbot 'aunt' to help abused women after family tragedy

Leonora's personal tragedy inspired her to create Grit, an app designed to support survivors of gender-based violence. The app features a help button for emergencies, a secure vault for evidence, and an AI-powered chatbot named Zuzi. Despite the promises of AI, Leonora emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in technology, as her app aims to make the fight against gender-based violence more visible and hopeful in affected communities. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.