Mental health apps: the AI therapist cannot see you now
Generative artificial intelligence impresses users with its ability to answer online queries convincingly. Could the nascent technology assist or replace human therapists in helping people overcome mental illness?
About one in five US adults suffers from mental health problems. Roughly one in 20 has a serious mental illness. But a shortage of mental health professionals, long waiting lists and high costs mean many people never get the care they need.
This story originally appeared on: Financial Times - Author:Faqs of Insurances
