Artificial Intelligence is now being used for mental health support–how can chatbots be regulated?
4mon 21d ago by lemmy.world/u/unitymatters in uspolitics from ace-usa.org
The use of Artificial Intelligence chatbots as devices to provide emotional support raises the risk of children and young adults forming codependent relationships with the bot. When used safely chatbots can provide positive support for students having trouble grasping the content and for people seeking more accessible mental health support. Specifically, as it relates to mental health support, chatbots do not have referral services to crisis hotlines or trusted adults. What regulations would you like to see policymakers implement to improve AI for mental health and other types of support.