Slingshot AI
Company Overview
Slingshot AI is dedicated to building a foundation model for psychology, aiming to help people change their minds and lives in ways they desire.
They focus on addressing the mental health crisis by integrating various therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, gestalt, and psychodynamic to create personalized AI-driven mental health support.
Mission and Vision
The company believes in respecting individual autonomy, competence, and relatedness in mental health treatment, aiming to empower users to control their own lives and foster connections with others without replacing human therapists.
Slingshot AI's flagship product is Ash, an AI therapy assistant designed to offer mental health support while encouraging users' self-determination.
Community and Feedback
They have engaged over 25,000 beta testers, including therapists, receiving positive feedback highlighting the app's usefulness, privacy, and effectiveness in managing anxiety and emotional challenges.
The company acknowledges their models are still improving but are committed to making significant advancements daily.