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Dartmouth's AI Chatbot Cuts Depression by 51% But Raises Ethical Concerns

4/3/2025

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Dartmouth's innovative AI therapy chatbot, Therabot, has shown remarkable results, slashing depression symptoms by 51% and anxiety by 31% in clinical trials. This breakthrough offers a lifeline for mental health support amid a provider shortage. Yet, ethical concerns loom, as the risk of emotional dependence and inconsistent responses in delicate conversations calls for cautious deployment.

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Dartmouth's innovative AI therapy chatbot, Therabot, has shown remarkable results, slashing depression symptoms by 51% and anxiety by 31% in clinical trials. This breakthrough offers a lifeline for mental health support amid a provider shortage. Yet, ethical concerns loom, as the risk of emotional dependence and inconsistent responses in delicate conversations calls for cautious deployment.