We've already heard that smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo might soon be able to call 999 for you (but in the meantime, please don't rely on Alexa to contact the authorities), and now it seems they'll perform another vital role in the UK.
According to a new report commissioned by the NHS, voice assistants like Alexa are a logical way to improve the level of care the health service is able to offer, and could help identify patients at risk of suicide or self-harm.