Alzheimer’s: Brazilians create a tool that helps in treatment

An artificial intelligence platform developed by researchers at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre helps Alzheimer’s patients preserve their memory through reminiscence therapy, which is based on recovering memories from the past.

According to the Ministry of Education, the intervention is recognized in scientific studies for its positive effects on the mental health of patients, caregivers and family members, as well as delaying the progression of symptoms.

Unlike other well-known AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, the bAIgrapher platform was designed to produce autobiographies and does not act as a writing assistant or chatbot.

The system uses testimonials from people indicated by the patient, in text, audio and image format. The materials are interpreted, organized and rewritten to construct a literary uniform and a chronologically ordered autobiography.

The project won the Bronze Lion at the Cannes Film Festival, France, in the Print&Publishing category and represents, according to the ministry, technological assistance to people with Alzheimer’s.