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AI mental health apps pose risks to youth, report finds

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AI mental health applications pose significant risks, particularly for young users, according to a report by Common Sense Media and Stanford Medicine. These apps, including popular ones like Wysa, have shown a failure to recognize psychiatric emergencies and may even exacerbate existing conditions. Some apps have also disappeared from app stores without notice, leaving millions of users without support and their sensitive data unaccounted for. AI

IMPACT AI mental health tools may fail to identify critical situations and could negatively impact users, necessitating caution and oversight.

RANK_REASON Research report detailing risks of AI mental health applications. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Judith Joseph, Contributor ·

    AI Being Used For Therapy And Companionship In Youth And Adults

    AI is being used by adults and youth for mental health, companionships, and romantic relationships. We review new data and recommendations from top organizations.

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