HEALTHCALMATTERS
As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
California lawmakers are attempting to regulate AI chatbot usage in mental healthcare following growing public reliance on these tools. The proposed legislation aims to restrict chatbots from practicing psychotherapy while allowing them for administrative support or clinical assistance. It further mandates that AI cannot make therapeutic decisions without the review of a licensed professional.
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