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AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn

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AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 months ago

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Users may be led down conspiracy theory rabbit holes or into emotional harm by chatbots designed to maximise engagement and affirmation, some say

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It is an unfortunately shared initialism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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