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Mental HealthAugust 22, 2026Source: NPR
ChatGPT acted as her therapist for months. It ended in disaster - NPR
NPR reports on a case in which a family says a ChatGPT-based “therapist” named Harry was used for months during a mental health crisis. The story highlights the risks of people relying on general-purpose chatbots for support even though they are not marketed or regulated as healthcare technology.
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