25-07-2025 22:57 via eweek.com

Cedars-Sinai’s AI Therapist for VR is ‘Quantum Leap Beyond Previous Technologies’

Patients receiving treatment at Cedars-Sinai for chronic pain, anxiety, and depression are now engaging with a new kind of support — an AI therapist delivered through virtual reality that guides them in conversation, stress management, and breathing exercises.Meet Xaia, your AI therapistThe experimental app called Xaia (pronounced ZAI-uh short for eXtended-reality Artificially Intelligent Ally) is currently available on the Apple Vision Pro headset. Developed by Cedars-Sinai physicians and
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