Nationwide tracking software is being used on students to help the youth suicide crisis. While identifying suicide risk may be a positive outcome, artificial intelligence surveillance raises privacy concerns and potential harm. Researchers and parents are conflicted about the use of the software; the tech is often unregulated in its approach to monitoring and has been found in some cases to “exacerbate inequalities” among at-risk students. At present, there is also little research to prove whether the tech is effective, as outcomes from flagging—whether it is accurate or responses to the notification—haven’t been documented. (TIME)
📊 YPulse data: 28% of middle and high school students have expressed interest in apps that help / track mental health
