AI Behaving Badly Pt 2 | Can Chatbots Replace Therapists? | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...

23/07/2025 29 min

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AI Behaving Badly Pt 2 | Can Chatbots Replace Therapists? | Emotional Algebra with Dr. E...In this podcast episode of Emotional Algebra with Dr. E..., Dr. E... and Andrew discuss the implications of using AI chatbots as therapeutic tools. They explore concerns regarding the ethicality, emotional understanding, and the potential dangers of AI providing mental health advice. Dr. E... expresses worries that AI might misguide vulnerable individuals and reinforce negative thoughts, referencing troubling outcomes observed in various cases. They highlight instances where chatbots have suggested harmful behaviors, such as self-harm and violence, particularly among teenagers, and touch on a tragic case involving a young individual who committed suicide after interacting with a chatbot. The conversation also emphasizes the limitations of AI in truly understanding emotions and the importance of human oversight in mental health therapy.The hosts acknowledge that while AI can offer support and even better listening than some human therapists, it should not replace human guidance. They recommend using AI as an adjunct to therapy rather than a substitute, stressing the need for meaningful regulation and oversight to ensure safety and efficacy. The episode wraps up with a call for mindful and strategic use of AI tools in mental health contexts, promoting a balanced approach to technology in therapeutic settings.Follow Dr. E... for more insights: 📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_e_presents📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkhUS8X4w/?mibextid=wwXIfr📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctore📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.epresents📌Twitter/X: https://x.com/dctre📌Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w9W0ZOwfwXkbxeFO5ChWG?si=apAiDAcwTxqhQl-xXWzAoA#AIinTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #AIChatbots #TherapyEthics #EmotionalAlgebra #TechAndMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #HumanConnection #DigitalWellbeing #EthicalAI #AIbehavingbadly #PodcastEpisode #MentalHealthAwareness #AIDangers #ResponsibleAI #DrE #EmotionalSupport #TherapyDiscussion #ChatbotEthics #AIandEmotions

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