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Illinois Becomes First State to Ban AI in Therapy

8/8/2025

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Illinois has made history as the first U.S. state to ban the use of AI in therapy, with Governor JB Pritzker signing the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act on August 1. This groundbreaking law prohibits AI in clinical decision-making, reflecting growing concerns over its potential dangers in mental health care while still permitting its use for administrative tasks.

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Illinois has made history as the first U.S. state to ban the use of AI in therapy, with Governor JB Pritzker signing the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act on August 1. This groundbreaking law prohibits AI in clinical decision-making, reflecting growing concerns over its potential dangers in mental health care while still permitting its use for administrative tasks.