Why it matters
In the world of AI mental health, vibes can be dangerous, with real consequences. Building SonderMind's Mental Health AI Coach required a new playbook for eval-driven development that balances effectiveness and safety.
My takeaway: Evals-Driven Development for a Mental Health AI Coach — Akele Reed & Dave Revere, SonderMind is a model-evaluation signal. The practical read is to tie capability claims to evidence, launch criteria, and regression tests rather than relying on demos or benchmark headlines.