A Brave New World of AI RecoveryA Brave New World of AI Recovery
SMART Recovery® Podcast
Explore how AI companions are transforming addiction recovery with insights from Alex Weber of OpenRecovery, focusing on accessibility and ethical use.
37:45•18 Mar 2026
AI Companions: A New Ally in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- AI companions like Kai offer personalised support in recovery.
- OpenRecovery provides free tools for individuals in recovery.
- Privacy and ethical considerations are central to digital recovery tools.
- Multiple pathways to recovery are supported, including SMART Recovery.
- Engagement with technology should complement, not replace, human interaction.
“"Recovery should be accessible, effective, and engaging."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, host Luke Frazier sits down with Alex Weber, the Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships at OpenRecovery. They dive into the fascinating intersection of addiction recovery and artificial intelligence, exploring how AI companions like Kai are revolutionising support systems. Alex shares his personal journey from scepticism to advocacy, highlighting how technology can offer hyper-personalised support while maintaining a human touch.
With an emphasis on accessibility, effectiveness, and engagement, OpenRecovery aims to provide free, cutting-edge tools to aid those on their recovery journey. The conversation also touches on the importance of privacy and ethical considerations in using technology for recovery. You'll find yourself pondering how AI could reshape the landscape of addiction support and whether it might offer you a new pathway to explore. So, what does the future hold for AI in recovery?
And could this be the game-changer you've been waiting for?
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