An AI Health Coach Could Change Your Mindset

8 May 2026 · HAI Stanford – News US

AI-assisted health coaching research signals a growing evidence base for AI in wellbeing applications - context for agencies exploring staff or citizen-facing AI tools.

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Stanford HAI researchers have created Bloom, an AI-powered health coaching application designed to help individuals identify and act on their own motivations rather than receive generic advice. The research examines whether AI can meaningfully support behaviour change through personalised coaching interactions. While the application is consumer-focused, the findings may be of peripheral interest to agencies considering AI-assisted employee wellbeing or citizen health service applications.