Illinois Bans AI Therapy as States Scrutinize Chatbots for Mental Health
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Summary
Illinois has banned the use of artificial intelligence in therapy, joining Nevada and Utah in regulating AI chatbots for mental health care. Experts warn of potential dangers from unregulated AI therapy tools.
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Experts have raised alarms about the potential dangers of therapy with AI chatbots that haven’t been reviewed by federal regulators for safety and effectiveness.
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