Ruth

Survivors increasingly are turning to AI-powered chatbots to understand their experiences and seek help. However, general chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini are not designed specifically for survivors and may post particular risks to survivor related to privacy or inaccurate responses. Chatbots that are designed specifically for survivors can help minimize risks, acting as a safer alternative than generalized chatbots.

Ruth is designed specifically for survivors in active crisis and adheres to best practices for this use case. It differs from other survivor-centered chatbots in that it focuses on immediate, short-term needs for survivors who may have limited access to a safe device.