Speed Bumps for AI Therapy

Some experts think AI-provided mental health advice is a bad idea and want to throw some roadblocks in its way. They’re suggesting we add ‘friction’ to slow down the free-wheeling use of AI for mental health support. It’s a notion that’s got people talking.

The Concerns

Let’s face it, AI isn’t perfect. It won’t replace human therapists anytime soon. But that’s not stopping people from using it for mental health advice. And that’s what’s got some folks worried. They think it’s a recipe for disaster – or at least a bunch of misinformed people.

So, is adding friction a good idea or a bad one? It’s hard to say. On one hand, it could prevent people from relying too heavily on AI for mental health support. On the other, it might just push them to use it anyway – but without any safeguards in place.