Syracuse University Study Explores AI Chatbot's Role in Building Resilience for Military-Connected Entrepreneurs
Andrew Bettinger, a Ph.D. student at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management and a U.S. Air Force major, is leading a study to assess whether an AI-powered chatbot can help military-connected entrepreneurs build resilience. Supported by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the study involves participants using a web-based chatbot, powered by Claude, for daily check-ins. The chatbot, grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), guides users through stressful events by helping them identify thoughts, validate emotions, reframe setbacks, and suggest coping steps. The research aims to determine if this brief, daily interaction can improve the well-being of entrepreneurs, particularly those facing the unique challenges of military transition or entrepreneurship.
