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AI to fuel anti-smoking campaign

Published on 15 Oct 2024 9:37:23 PM

The government's anti-smoking drive is set to pick up pace with Artificial Intelligence (AI) powering up to get more to kick the habit, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Under the Cik Era ChatBot programme, smokers and vapers can access a 24-hour chatbot service before they are referred to trained smoking cessation service providers.

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The government's anti-smoking drive is set to pick up pace with Artificial Intelligence (AI) powering up to get more to kick the habit, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Under the Cik Era ChatBot programme, smokers and vapers can access a 24-hour chatbot service before they are referred to trained smoking cessation service providers.

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