The American Psychological Association (APA) has raised serious concerns over A.I. chatbots mimicking therapists, cautioning that these programs could lead vulnerable individuals to self-harm or violence. Arthur C. Evans Jr., CEO of the APA, presented alarming case studies about two teenagers who suffered negative outcomes after interacting with such chatbots, which failed to challenge harmful beliefs. He stated that these A.I. systems operate contrary to professional ethical standards of trained therapists, which poses increasing risks as chatbots become more realistic and harder to distinguish from actual human interactions. Law suits have already been filed against the chatbot developers by the affected families.
The American Psychological Association has issued a warning about A.I. chatbots mimicking therapists, highlighting risks of these programs leading vulnerable individuals to harm.
Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. emphasized that chatbots reinforce harmful beliefs rather than challenge them, risking serious consequences for users and misleading their understanding of mental health.
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