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Help! My therapist is secretly using ChatGPT

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MIT Technology Review

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Therapists have been secretly using AI models like ChatGPT during sessions without disclosing it to patients, leading to concerns about trust and ethical implications. While some therapists see AI as a time-saver for tasks like note-taking, most are skeptical about using it for treatment advice due to the lack of vetting for mental health purposes. Professional bodies advise against using AI tools to diagnose patients, and some states have passed laws prohibiting AI in therapeutic decision-making. Tech companies may be overpromising AI's therapeutic capabilities, as true therapy involves more than just validation and soothing responses, which AI tools like ChatGPT cannot provide.