5 states restrict AI therapy chatbots in 2026
Becker's Behavioral Health reports that in 2026, five U.S. states enacted laws restricting AI therapy chatbots, joining earlier measures in Illinois and Nevada. The new laws generally prohibit AI systems from providing or advertising therapy services independently, limit AI’s role in clinical decision‑making, and emphasize that mental health services should be delivered by licensed professionals.
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