Samaritans Radar Monitors Twitter Feeds to Help Those in Distress
Meghan Young — November 4, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: samaritansradar.org & fastcompany
Many people are using social media platforms to broadcast their cries for help and Samaritans Radar is an app that hears them. Not only do such signs of distress go unnoticed, those who catch wind of it don't often no how to respond to them. Others are simply mean-hearted. Samaritans Radar hopes to step in by monitoring a person's Twitter feed. When it detects something questionable, it alerts the user.
Although still in its BETA phase, Samaritans Radar will be on the lookout for words such as "tired of being alone," "hate myself" and "need someone to talk to." Those concerned with privacy can be assured that it will only be searching for public Tweets and specifically targets the millennial generation, which has grown up sharing information online.
Although still in its BETA phase, Samaritans Radar will be on the lookout for words such as "tired of being alone," "hate myself" and "need someone to talk to." Those concerned with privacy can be assured that it will only be searching for public Tweets and specifically targets the millennial generation, which has grown up sharing information online.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Monitoring - The trend of using AI-powered tools to monitor social media feeds for signs of distress and mental health issues presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative solutions and support systems.
2. Privacy-focused Apps - The trend of developing apps that prioritize user privacy while providing valuable services like suicide prevention on platforms like Twitter offers opportunities for businesses to create disruptive innovations that address users' concerns about data privacy.
3. Mental Health Support - The trend of utilizing technology to deliver personalized mental health support through platforms like Twitter creates opportunities for businesses to develop innovative tools and services that can help individuals in distress and connect them with appropriate resources.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media Monitoring - The social media monitoring industry can leverage the trend of AI-powered tools to develop innovative solutions that detect distress signals and provide timely intervention for individuals in need.
2. Privacy-focused Technology - The privacy-focused technology industry can capitalize on the trend of developing apps that prioritize user privacy while delivering valuable services like suicide prevention, enabling individuals to feel secure while seeking help online.
3. Mental Health Services - The mental health services industry can embrace the trend of utilizing technology to provide personalized support on social media platforms, offering disruptive innovations that bridge the gap between individuals in distress and available mental health resources.
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