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AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 days ago

In a way it's similar to pseudoscientific alternative therapies people will say it's awesome and no problem since it helps people, but since it's based on nothing it actually gives people fake memories and can acerbate disorders