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You’ve heard about how AI tools could help meet demand for mental-health treatment, as well as some of the risks involved. Several U.S. states have passed laws limiting what these chatbots are able to do, leading to some changes in the industry. Meanwhile, federal regulators are taking a look at the AI therapy space. In the third and final episode of our series “The AI Therapist,” What’s News PM host Alex Ossola delves into the changing regulatory landscape and where AI mental-health tools could go from here.
The AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series
Further Reading:
Chatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them
Teens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study.
How AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy
When There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot
What Parents Need to Know About OpenAI’s New ChatGPT for Teens
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