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The Path raises $14.3M for AI therapy app
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- →The Path offers a safer AI therapy alternative with a high safety benchmark score.
- →It aims to democratize access to personalized mental health care using AI.
- →The app distinguishes itself by challenging users rather than just engaging them.
The Path, an AI therapy app co-founded by Tony Robbins and former Calm employees, has raised $14.3 million in seed funding led by Prime Movers Lab. The app aims to provide a safer and more personalized mental health experience compared to consumer chatbots, using a specially trained AI model that scores 95 on the Vera-MH safety benchmark. The Path allows users to choose from 11 virtual AI therapists and customize their therapy experience. Currently free, the app plans to charge $40 a month as it expands its user base.
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