As chatbots and AI companions become increasingly integrated into the most intimate realm of our lives — mental wellbeing — questions remain about how safe, effective and ethical this trend truly is. While solutions such as the UAE-based platform Aila are built with evidence-based models and human-referral safeguards, general-purpose AI tools may lack the nuance to support people in crisis or address underlying trauma. Because operations can be opaque and unregulated, using AI in place of human care can risk isolation, misinformation or harm. For organisations thinking about AI-driven mental health support, the key is not whether chatbots will replace therapists but how they can responsibly complement human-led care. For more deeper insight, read the full article.
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AI x Therapy: The Promise & Peril of Chatbots in Mental Health
