Does AI therapy work? I had a session to find out!
Oct 22, 2024•18 min
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Summary
As more people turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for mental health support, the question arises: does AI therapy actually work? Dr. Feldman shares results from recent surveys on public openness to AI therapy and conducts a simulated therapy session with a ChatGPT chatbot configured as a therapist. He then provides a critical review of the AI's performance, highlighting its basic skills but significant limitations, and discusses the potential future impact of AI on mental healthcare.Episode description
More and more people are using ChatGPT and other chatbots for psychotherapy and mental health. But, are they any good? I have a counseling session with AI and find out. Also watch this episode on video at https://youtube.com/@psychologyin10minutes
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