{
  "id": 1244128,
  "title": "Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/chinese-brain-reading-ai-model-may-help-predict-depression-risk-4",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-16T10:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3364176/chinese-brain-reading-ai-model-may-help-predict-depression-risk-4-years-advance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chinese scientists have developed an AI model that may be able to predict the risk of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) up to four years in advance, according to a study published in Science Advances. The model was created using data from two clinical trials on adolescent depression conducted in several European countries. Researchers analyzed the participants' responses to images and their brain signal reactions, finding that those with a tendency to interpret others' facial expressions as angry were more likely to develop depression. This ability to predict depression risk could have significant public health benefits, as early detection and preventive measures could potentially improve outcomes for those affected by MDD, a condition that affects over 332 million people worldwide.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Chinese brain-reading AI model may help predict depression risk 4 years in advance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/chinese-brain-reading-ai-model-may-help-predict-depression-risk-4-1248077",
        "published": "2026-08-16T10:00:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}