AI Therapists Are Here. Are They Safe?
The promise for AI mental-health tools is clear: bringing support to people who need it, when they need it. But these chatbots can come with risks. How do they respond when someone is in crisis, or thinking about harming themselves? Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 2 of our What’s News special series “The AI Therapist.” Host Alex Ossola digs into the guardrails that companies are installing in their AI tools—and the questions as to whether they’re enough.
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
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