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Expert warns against using ChatGPT for mental health therapy

Dr. Dustin Weissman argues that artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care. He emphasizes the critical need for human oversight and the irreplaceable value of human interaction in therapeutic settings. AI

IMPACT Highlights the risks of over-reliance on AI for sensitive applications like mental health.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from an expert on the limitations of AI in mental health.

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Expert warns against using ChatGPT for mental health therapy

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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