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news The Hindu 2026-04-08

Google adds mental health support features to Gemini AI

The tech giant Google has updated its Gemini AI tool to incorporate new crisis detection features. This update will display a redesigned 'Help is available' prompt when the AI detects signs of potential mental health distress in a user's conversation.


The tech giant said Gemini would now show a redesigned "Help is available" feature when conversations signal potential mental health distress

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