The Telegraph: The algorithm designed to spot people at risk of suicide before it’s too late

A feature about Sigma Statistics, that is enabling suicide prevention through data insights.

“We are developing technology around predictability,” says founder Matthew Steans. “It’s a very conservative market. Public health and local authorities are wary of data sharing. But we need to know what’s going on. I want to turn the innovation dial right up.”

The startup is currently on the Cambridge Social Venture programme. (subs)

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