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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 days ago

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

www.theguardian.com

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 days ago

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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CBT? Cock and Ball Torture? I think you’re going to the wrong therapist. Sounds like my kind of party though. Got an address or…?
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  It is an unfortunately shared initialism. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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