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AI Therapy Bots Filled With Lunacy And Dishing Dangerous Advice, Says Stanford Study

Introduction In the era of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence, we are seeing the rise of therapy chatbots for individuals seeking mental health support. Pitched as convenient, cost-effective, and stigma-free substitutes to traditional therapy, these A.I.-powered friends offer users 24/7 emotional support. But reality, as a new report by Stanford University...