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  • Motivational interviewing (MI) is effective for smoking cessation but limited in accessibility.
  • Text-based chatbots traditionally use scripted responses, reducing MI effectiveness.
  • Natural language processing (NLP) enables generative language models for personalized chatbot responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, evolve, and assess an MI chatbot using generative reflections for ambivalent smokers.
  • To guide smokers toward quitting by leveraging NLP for tailored conversational support.

Main Methods:

  • Four MI chatbot versions were developed and tested on 349 ambivalent smokers.
  • Chatbot versions varied in question-asking, reflection generation (basic to advanced), and interaction length.
  • Participant readiness, confidence, and importance to quit were measured pre- and post-conversation; quit attempts and perceived empathy were also surveyed.

Main Results:

  • Generative reflection versions showed increased confidence compared to the non-generative version.
  • The chatbot with enhanced reflections and extended interaction significantly improved readiness and importance to quit.
  • Higher perceived empathy was reported for chatbots with enhanced reflections and extended conversations.

Conclusions:

  • Generative reflections enhance chatbot conversations for smoking cessation, increasing readiness to quit.
  • Even basic chatbot interactions without reflections show some positive impact.
  • Further development of generative AI chatbots is warranted for smoking cessation interventions.