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To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot

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What happened

Many questions come up during pregnancy.

For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:33:30 UTC.

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  1. To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot

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