Derby City Council, GB introduced a chat bot to help residents quit smoking during Stoptober

Derby City Council, GB Stoptober Chat Bot Smoking

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The council's Livewell initiative developed a Facebook Messenger bot called Will Power. Residents interested in breaking their smoking habits receive customized advice based on their questions. Will Power provided daily tips to assist residents who want to quit smoking. The bot also sent games, quizzes, and videos to distract from cigarette cravings. Participants accessed the bot through Livewell's website or a QR code on printed campaign materials.

Health & Human Services Digital Services Citizen Engagement Artificial Intelligence (AI)chat

Derby City Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom

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Stop Smoking | Livewell

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Council Launches artificial intelligence bot to help people quit smoking | Derby City Council Newsroom

In Derby, smokers consume around 384,600 cigarettes per day, make up over 35% of all litter on the streets, and cost us here in Derby – whether we’re smokers or not – a total of around £66.5m. The …

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