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User calls LLM mental health use 'dangerous propaganda'

A Mastodon user argues that using Large Language Models (LLMs) for mental health treatment is dangerous propaganda, emphasizing that LLMs do not adhere to confidentiality laws or mandated reporting requirements. The user asserts that there is no realistic scenario where LLMs can be safely integrated into mental health care without causing harm, and criticizes the idea that they could be helpful as a dangerous falsehood. AI

RANK_REASON User opinion on a social media platform about LLMs, not a primary source or significant industry event.

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User calls LLM mental health use 'dangerous propaganda'

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

    saying anything along the lines of "there's dangers and potential" in # LLMs treating mental health issues is dangerous propaganda. LLMs don't follow confidenti

    saying anything along the lines of "there's dangers and potential" in # LLMs treating mental health issues is dangerous propaganda. LLMs don't follow confidentiality laws. LLMs aren't mandated reporters. LLMs can't be put in jail for harm or gross violations of trust (though i'd …