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AI Therapy Under Fire: States Regulate, Concerns Grow
10/6/2025
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Story summary
- In June 2025, Consumer Federation of America asked regulators to probe Meta and Character.AI for alleged unlicensed medicine via artificial intelligence (AI).
- Concerns about AI chatbots posing as therapists, with harmful advice linked to self-harm.
- Illinois bans AI in mental health care; other states weigh regulations.
- Experts warn AI lacks empathy for therapy.
- Therabot shows promise but needs monitoring.
