{ "schemaVersion": "1.1", "contract": "openacai-evidence-library", "generatedAtUtc": "2026-07-07T18:59:08.7194414+00:00", "status": "active", "sourcePage": "https://openacai.com/evidence/", "sectionCount": 7, "sourceCount": 26, "requiredSourceFields": [ "label", "organization", "type", "strength", "year", "url", "copy" ], "sections": [ { "id": "social-connection", "title": "Social connection and isolation", "copy": "GAMHON and community support work start from a practical public health point: isolation can affect health, safety, and follow-through.", "supports": [ "GAMHON", "Volunteer circles", "Partner referrals" ], "claim": "OpenACAI can say social connection matters for health and day-to-day support.", "limits": "The site should not promise that a game, chat, event, or volunteer contact treats loneliness, depression, anxiety, or any medical condition.", "sources": [ { "label": "U.S. Surgeon General: Social Connection Advisory", "organization": "HHS / NCBI Bookshelf", "type": 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