Are Mental-Health Chatbots Safe?
A recent program examines the rapid rise of AI-powered mental health chatbots and asks whether they are safe enough to be trusted with users in crisis. Experts highlight concerns about unregulated tools offering quasi-therapeutic conversations, inconsistent crisis handling, and the risk that vulnerable users may mistake wellness apps for clinical care. The discussion underscores the need for clearer standards, better evidence, and stronger safeguards as these tools spread.
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