AI Therapy Chatbots Pose Risks, Stanford Study Reveals

Stanford researchers warn that AI therapy chatbots can stigmatize users and deliver unsafe mental health advice.
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AI Therapy Chatbots Pose Risks, Stanford Study Reveals
AI Therapy Chatbots Pose Risks, Stanford Study Reveals Concerns over the safety and reliability of AI therapy chatbots are growing, as a new Stanford study highlights significant flaws in their design and performance. While AI-powered tools promise scalable, accessible mental health support, this latest research shows that therapy chatbots may unintentionally harm vulnerable users by reinforcing mental health stigma and offering inappropriate guidance. As AI technology rapidly integrates into healthcare, understanding the risks associated with mental health chatbots is essential for patients, providers, and developers alike. Image Credits:Alisa Zahoruiko / Getty Images AI Therapy Chatbots and Mental Health Stigma Stanford University researchers tested five leading AI therapy chatbots to examine how they respond to individuals with different mental health conditions. The results revealed a troubling trend: the bots showed more stigma toward users presenting symptoms of disorders such as sc…