A Trusted AI Assistant
SAGE is the Epilepsy Foundation's AI-powered assistant — built on over 20 years of trusted medical knowledge, and designed to walk beside you with clarity, accuracy, and genuine compassion.
Why We Built SAGE
Because answers matter — at 2am, on a Tuesday, in a waiting room
Epilepsy doesn't keep business hours. Questions arise in moments of fear, uncertainty, and quiet worry. For decades, the Epilepsy Foundation has provided trusted guidance — and now, with SAGE, that guidance is available whenever you need it most.
We built SAGE because the epilepsy community deserves an assistant that speaks the truth, holds complexity gently, and never leaves you more confused than when you arrived. Every response is grounded in decades of rigorously reviewed medical knowledge — never guesswork, never speculation.
You have no idea what you have, your words are exactly what I need it feels like a hug.... Thank you so much and good night
Mom using SAGE
Built on Proven Authority
Every answer draws exclusively from epilepsy.com's 3,200-page knowledge base, developed and reviewed by a board of leading epilepsy specialists over 20+ years.
Learn More!Focused, Accurate, Honest
SAGE is designed to stay within its area of expertise. If an answer isn't in our knowledge base, SAGE will tell you — and help you find the right person to ask.
Why Sage?The SAGE Experience
More than information — a presence that understands
We knew from the beginning that accuracy alone wasn't enough. People living with epilepsy, and those who love them, need to feel heard. SAGE was carefully shaped to meet people where they are, emotionally and informationally.
Emotion-Aware Responses
SAGE can recognize emotional cues in the way you write — anxiety, grief, confusion, relief — and responds with appropriate sensitivity before jumping to facts. Feeling seen comes first.
Meeting You Where You Are
Whether you're newly diagnosed, a caregiver, or years into your epilepsy journey, SAGE adjusts its tone and depth — from gentle reassurance to detailed clinical explanation — based on what you need.
No Dead Ends
Rather than leaving you with a closed door, SAGE tries to offer a next step — a related topic, a helpful contact, a reminder that the Epilepsy Foundation community is there for you.
Contextual Conversations
SAGE maintains context throughout your conversation, so you can ask follow-up questions naturally — just like talking with a knowledgeable friend who was listening the whole time.
Trust & Safety
Why you can trust what SAGE tells you
We take the weight of medical information seriously. SAGE is designed with multiple layers of safeguards that ensure our answer are accurate, within scope, and honest about its limitations.
Grounded in Expert-Created Content
- SAGE never draws from unverified internet sources. Every factual response is traced back to our curated knowledge base — reviewed by 2 Editors-in-Chief and more than 20 specialist contributors from epilepsy.com.
Honest When It Doesn't Know
- If a question falls outside what our knowledge base covers, SAGE says so — clearly and without inventing partial answers. Honesty about uncertainty is itself a safety feature.
Stays in Its Lane
- SAGE is strictly configured to answer questions about epilepsy, seizures, and the Epilepsy Foundation. Questions outside this scope are redirected — keeping expertise focused and reliable.
"We didn't just want to build a chatbot. We wanted to build a companion for some of the hardest moments families face — one backed by science and shaped by heart."
— David-Alexandre Jost, Chief Technology & Innovations Officer
Sage & Your Care Team
A trusted companion, not a replacement for your doctor
SAGE exists to empower you — not to replace the irreplaceable relationship between you and your medical team. No AI can examine you, review your full history, or make the clinical judgments that come with years of specialized training.
Think of SAGE as the knowledgeable friend who helps you walk into your appointments better informed, ask the right questions, and understand the answers you receive. The decisions about your care belong to you and your doctor — SAGE just helps you show up ready.
We are deliberate about this boundary. SAGE is configured never to diagnose, recommend specific medications, or override clinical guidance. When a question crosses that line, SAGE will tell you — and remind you to talk to your healthcare provider.
You deserve clear answers and a shoulder to lean on
SAGE is here — right now, no appointment, no waiting. Ask your first question and experience the difference that 20 years of trusted knowledge, combined with genuine compassion, can make.
Important: SAGE provides general educational information about epilepsy and seizures. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider with questions about your medical condition.