Topic: Generative AI Tools
AI Scribes Gain Traction Among New Zealand GPs Despite Ethical and Legal Concerns
A new University of Otago study has found that AI transcription tools, or “AI scribes,” are already being widely used in New Zealand primary care, particularly by GPs.
AI in Mental Health: Current Applications, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
AI is rapidly transforming mental health care, offering scalable support through chatbots, predictive tools, and personalized interventions. While these innovations hold promise for accessibility and stigma reduction, they also raise urgent concerns around ethics, privacy, and safety, leaving stakeholders at
Safeguarding youth and adolescents in the age of AI chatbots: a call for best practices
As AI chatbots become increasingly woven into the daily lives of children and adolescents, eMHIC underscores the urgent need for careful implementation and strong safeguards. Research reveals both promising benefits and serious risks these tools pose for young people’s mental
Ash: An AI for Therapy Introduced
Slingshot AI officially launched Ash – described as the first AI built for therapy.
“I’m Not a Tool — and You’re Supposed to Be the Professional.” Conversations with AI on Misalignment, Therapy, and Trust
AI isn’t just a tool; it’s reshaping the way we approach professional conversations. This thought-provoking piece explores how AI can elevate human connection, not replace it, and what that means for the future of communication at work.
AI Therapy May Help with Mental Health, but Innovation Should Never Outpace Ethics
AI therapy tools can improve mental health access, but experts warn ethics must keep pace to ensure safety, empathy, and equity.
First Clinical Trial of AI Therapy Chatbot Shows Promising Mental Health Outcomes
A recent clinical trial by Dartmouth researchers found that Therabot, a generative AI-powered therapy chatbot, significantly reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Participants reported improvements comparable to traditional therapy, highlighting Therabot’s potential to expand access to mental health
Rethinking Mental Health When Machines Learn to Care
Dr. Scott Wallace (MD) examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health care, highlighting its potential to extend the reach of compassionate support, reduce global disparities, and assist clinicians in delivering timely, personalized care. Rather than replacing human
When ELIZA Meets Therapists: A Turing Test for the Heart and Mind
A recent study titled “When ELIZA Meets Therapists: A Turing Test for the Heart and Mind” investigated ChatGPT’s ability to emulate human therapists. Participants often couldn’t distinguish between AI and human responses, with AI-generated replies rated higher in empathy and
“It Just Happened to be the Perfect Thing” Real-life Experiences of Generative AI Chatbots for Mental Health
As ChatGPT and other generative AI tools become more widespread, people are increasingly using them to work on their mental health. But so far there is only limited research into why people use it, what it’s like to use it,
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