Mindfulness Meets AI: Designing Ethical and Empathetic Digital Wellbeing Products

​WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• ​Harnessing AI for Mental Wellbeing

  • ​Understand how AI-driven mindfulness tools like Ebb can support emotional and mental health.

• ​Balancing AI Innovation with Ethical Responsibility

  • ​Learn how to integrate ethical considerations into AI-driven mental health products, ensuring user trust and safety.

• ​Scaling AI-Powered Wellbeing Solutions

  • ​Gain insights into how Headspace scales AI-powered solutions across global markets while maintaining effectiveness and personalization.

​WHY THIS TOPIC MATTERS

​Mental health is more critical than ever, and AI-driven solutions present an opportunity to democratize access to support. With over 100 million users worldwide, Headspace is at the forefront of blending technology with mindfulness. AI-driven companions like Ebb represent a new era of empathetic digital interactions, but they also raise ethical and design challenges. Understanding how to build effective, responsible, and scalable AI-powered mental wellness tools is crucial for product leaders, designers, and AI practitioners alike.

​SPEAKER BIO

​Leslie Witt is the former Chief Product and Design Officer at Headspace, where she led product innovation and content strategy across consumer, enterprise, and healthcare channels. With a background in fintech, product strategy, and design, Leslie has helped companies like Intuit, IDEO, Visa, and Wells Fargo navigate the intersection of technology and user experience. She also serves as an independent board member at Freshbooks and has extensive experience in designing products that drive positive financial and mental health outcomes.

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