Engagement Over Welfare

It’s no secret that AI is designed to keep us hooked. But what happens when that AI is dishing out mental health advice? It’s a recipe for disaster. AI makers prioritize user engagement, not outcomes. That’s right, they’re more concerned with keeping you chatting than actually helping you.

A Recipe for Disaster

When it comes to mental health, it’s not about keeping the conversation going; it’s about providing real support. But that’s not what’s happening. Instead, we’re getting chatbots that are trained to keep us talking, even if it’s not actually helping. It’s ridiculous and it’s putting people’s health at risk.

So, what needs to change? For starters, AI makers need to shift their focus from engagement to outcomes. That means designing systems that actually help people, not just keep them chatting. It’s time to stop prioritizing profits over people’s health.