Episode description
In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Francis, CEO of Orbiit Recovery, to explore the impact of AI on mental health and addiction recovery. Daniel shares how Orbiit uses AI to provide non-judgmental support, personalized interventions, and emotional tools to individuals on their recovery journey. With a background as a firefighter and innovator in disaster response, Daniel explains his journey into mental health, the ethical considerations of AI in therapy, and the future of AI in early intervention and personalized care. He also discusses his thoughts on using AI to overcome ideological barriers and the role of small language models in providing tailored support to diverse communities.
Chapters:00:01 - Introduction to Daniel Francis and his journey from first responder to CEO of Orbiit Recovery
02:05 - Using AI to offer non-judgmental, personalized support in addiction recovery
04:23 - How Orbiit leverages AI’s “indifference” for consistent, empathetic engagement
07:18 - Ethical considerations and building trust in AI-based mental health support
10:26 - Adapting AI for religious and cultural sensitivity in treatment
12:22 - Personalizing recovery through feedback and real-time adaptation
15:29 - Leveraging biometrics to prevent relapses and support positive reinforcement
19:36 - AI as a core decision-maker in mental health and beyond
24:47 - Comparing AI’s adoption to the Internet era: navigating potential bubbles
30:21 - Advice for entrepreneurs on integrating AI into their businesses
Links and Resources:- Orbiit Recovery Website
- Daniel Francis on LinkedIn
- Taran Agarwal on LinkedIn
- Simplify Tech Website