In a world where people are turning to AI for therapy, what does it mean to build a safe, ethical AI for mental healthcare? This week on AI Explained, David Samwel and Appolonia Cornolius talk with Gijo Mathew, Chief Product Officer at Spring Health, to discuss his work at the forefront of this challenge.

Gijo shares how his personal experience as a father has shaped his professional mission to break down barriers to mental healthcare. He reveals how his past work creating security standards led to the development of a new ethics benchmark for AI, and why AI's ultimate purpose is to "superpower" clinicians and transform transactional care into a continuous, on-demand service.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI, strategy, and the future of healthcare.

Topics include:

• From SAML to Vera MH: The story behind creating a new ethical framework for AI in mental health.

• The "Human-in-the-Loop": Why human therapists are the "quarterback" of care and how AI empowers them to be more present.

• The 10x Bar: Setting a higher bar for AI to ensure patient safety and prevent over-reliance.

• Transforming Care: The vision for moving from transactional, 50-minute sessions to continuous, destigmatized, and always-on support.

Listen now and discover how ethical AI is poised to revolutionize the healthcare industry.