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2:26Now PlayingFacebook recently announced that it will expand worldwide a program designed to prevent suicide. The move comes after successful tests in the U.S. to identify Facebook users who may be at risk; and it’s all based on an algorithm. Of course, machines can never replace psychological help or support systems for those who are in need. But when it comes to in-the-moment suicide prevention – the real first responder could be…the algorithm.
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