#Chatbot

A new online initiative out of Syracuse, New York, is quietly transforming the way adolescents seek answers about sexual health—ushering in a digital age of confidential support. “Layla’s Got You,” a Syracuse-based website, harnesses the power of chatbot technology to help teens, particularly Black and Latina young women, find accessible, judgment-free information on sex, pregnancy, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. Launched in 2019 under the direction of the women’s health and empowerment director at the Allyn Family Foundation, this pioneering tool is quickly becoming a vital companion for U.S. teens hesitant to ask sensitive questions elsewhere.