Tag: Mental health

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Mental Health Professionals Increasingly Address AI Integration in Therapy Practices

Mental health professionals are initiating crucial conversations about artificial intelligence’s role in therapy. These discussions cover both therapist use of AI tools and client utilization of AI for mental health guidance outside sessions.

The Growing Conversation About AI in Mental Health Care

Therapists are increasingly incorporating discussions about artificial intelligence into their practice, according to industry analysts. Sources indicate that mental health professionals now face dual responsibilities: disclosing their own use of AI tools while educating clients about the potential benefits and risks of using AI for mental health purposes independently.

by Darren Holt
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Meta Introduces Enhanced AI Safety Features for Teen Users Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Meta is developing new parental controls that will enable restrictions on teen interactions with AI characters across its platforms. The announcement comes as federal regulators examine potential risks of AI chatbots for younger users. Company officials indicate the features will begin rolling out early next year.

Enhanced Parental Oversight for AI Interactions

Meta Platforms is developing new parental control options that will allow parents to restrict their teenagers’ interactions with artificial intelligence characters, according to reports. The upcoming features will enable parents to completely disable one-on-one chats with AI characters and block specific AI personas their children might encounter. Sources indicate parents will also gain visibility into the topics their teens discuss with these chatbot systems.

by Darren Holt