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AI’s mental health test
Politico highlights the emerging test for artificial intelligence in the mental health field: whether chatbots and AI tools can safely support people in distress without causing harm. As AI is increasingly used for emotional support and therapy-style conversations, policymakers and clinicians are weighing how well these systems handle vulnerable users, with calls growing for safeguards, oversight and evidence-based standards before the technology becomes widespread in care.
Why now: Rapid adoption of AI chatbots for emotional support is raising fresh concerns about safety and regulation.
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