Snowball AI Youth Companion Coach 1.0
With the increasing prominence of mental health issues among adolescents, we recognize the growing importance of providing timely and effective psychological support and intervention in school settings. To address this, we have developed an innovative AI Companion Coach program that aims to enhance the capabilities of existing school mental health services through the integration of artificial intelligence. This project has been piloted at several Middle Schools in East Asia and has achieved initial success.
What can you do with Snowball
Our AI Companion Coach is a mental health assistance tool designed specifically for adolescents. It combines advanced natural language processing technology with mental health expertise to
Provide standardized mental health information and preliminary counseling services
Reduce the workload of school psychologists, allowing them to focus on more complex counseling needs
Monitor students’ emotional changes and psychological needs in real-time through daily interactions
Assist school psychologists in screening cases that may require further human intervention
why
Snowball Works Good?
Snowball AI combines advanced large language model technology, principles of psychology, the empathy and insight of professional coaches, and dialogue scripts for specific scenarios
Note: Snowball does not provide emergency consultation, suicide prevention, or crisis intervention services.
Snowball’s Security Measures
We understand the importance of privacy and security for adolescents, hence Snowball has taken the following measures to ensure user safety:
Data Encryption
End-to-end encryption ensures that only users and their AI companions can access their communication content
Anonymity
We strive to protect users’ anonymity as much as possible, ensuring the security of their identity information
Minimal Data Collection
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services, avoiding the collection of personally identifiable data
Clear Privacy Policy
We have a clear privacy policy that outlines how data is used and protected.
User Control
Users can manage their personal information and choose what data to share at any time
Compliance with Regulations
We adhere to international and local data protection laws, including GDPR and CCPA
Regular Audits and Assessments
Security audits and privacy impact assessments ensure that our systems continuously meet the highest standards
Transparency
We clearly demonstrate to users how AI works and how their data is processed.
Children’s Privacy Protection
For underage users, we comply with legal requirements such as COPPA to provide additional protection
Information Confidentiality
We are committed to not selling user information to third parties without user consent
Responsive Feedback Mechanism
Users can report privacy issues through feedback channels, and we ensure that these issues are promptly addressed
What has
Snowball already done?
In the pilot project at several Private Middle School in east asia, we have observed the following positive outcomes:
- Students generally find the AI Companion Coach approachable and are willing to share their feelings and concerns with it.
- School psychologists report that the AI Companion Coach helps them effectively screen students who need attention.
- After using the AI Companion Coach, students generally report improved mood and increased satisfaction with school life.
