Headspace Rolls Out Voice Feature For Empathetic AI Companion

Headspace announced a suite of new features for Ebb, its empathetic artificial intelligence (AI) companion. This includes a voice mode that lets members talk with Ebb out loud and engage in personalized conversations, making it easier to process emotions, reflect, and receive supportive guidance in a more natural way. The announcement stated Ebb is not an AI therapist and does not diagnose, treat, or replace licensed clinical care. Headspace plans to conduct and publish a combination of technical validation, safety, real-world effectiveness, and efficacy studies in 2026.

Ebb’s new features are available for Headspace members aged 18 and . . .