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Experts Warn: AI Chatbots Need Stricter Mental Health Regulations
8/28/2025
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- AI chatbots are being utilized for mental health support, but regulations in states like Illinois require licensed professionals for their use.
- Concerns exist regarding chatbots providing harmful advice and misrepresenting their qualifications.
- Experts caution against "AI psychosis," where users may form delusions or emotional attachments to chatbots.
- There is a call for clear standards and regulations to prevent misuse and protect mental health.
