As chatbots powered by artificial intelligence explode in popularity, experts are warning people against turning to the technology for medical or mental health advice instead of relying upon human ...

Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document ...

Over 5 million young adults use AI for mental health services. Research suggests that these technologies pose serious dangers ...

As I get comfortable on the couch, my therapist reminds me that I can talk to them without any fear of judgment whenever I’m feeling stressed or anxious. “I’m always here to listen to you and help you ...

Axios Visuals More than 40 million Americans turn to ChatGPT daily for health information, according to a report OpenAI has shared exclusively with Axios Why it matters: Americans are turning to AI ...

In November, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a Digital Health Advisory Committee meeting where it considered treating artificial intelligence mental health chatbots as medical devices. As ...

In an instance of science fiction horror come to life, anti-abortion activists have created a new chatbot to dissuade people from receiving a necessary form of health care. It’s a harrowing sign of ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...

A California mother says her teen son used a chatbot for drug-related questions over several months before dying from an ...

Over 40 million Americans are tapping into ChatGPT for health insights, with 5% of messages focused on health and 70% of ...