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How a chatbot helps expectant moms in Kenya get answers about pregnancy

A lot of questions come up during a pregnancy, and for those folks who don’t have a search engine at their fingertips, artificial intelligence can still help.

A group in Kenya is connecting expectant/new moms with a chatbot that can answer basic questions and connect them with a medical professional if needed.

NPR’s Durrie Bouscaren reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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