SoulCare: A Privacy-Focused, Locally-Run AI Chatbot for Supporting Mental Health
摘要
The increasing demand for accessible mental health care has driven innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for therapeutic assistance. This paper introduces SoulCare, a locally-executed AI chatbot designed to provide mental health assistance. By fine-tuning a Large Language Model (LLM), SoulCare is tailored to understand and respond effectively to various mental health-related questions. In contrast to cloud-based systems, SoulCare runs securely on the user's local system, providing greater privacy and data protection. The chatbot is designed for high-performance efficiency with a user-friendly interface, to enhance access to mental health services. This paper illustrates how cutting-edge AI technologies can be repurposed for sensitive applications, such as mental health, without compromising security and usability.