"Kintsugi's AI analyzes how speech is delivered, focusing on patterns like pauses and sentence structure, which are known indicators of mental health issues."
"The company reported that its AI results align broadly with established self-report screening tools for depression, using short speech samples."
"Despite the innovative approach, Kintsugi failed to secure FDA clearance in time, leading to the decision to shut down and open-source its technology."
Kintsugi, a California-based startup, developed AI to detect depression and anxiety through speech analysis over seven years. After failing to secure FDA clearance, the company is shutting down and releasing its technology as open-source. Kintsugi's software focuses on speech patterns rather than content, analyzing elements like pauses and sentence structure. While the technology aligns with established self-report tools for depression, specific features driving its predictions remain undisclosed. The AI may also have applications beyond healthcare, such as detecting deepfake audio.
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