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Tech Executive Closes AI Therapy Platform Over Safety Risks

11/29/2025

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Joe Braidwood, a tech executive, shut down his AI therapy platform Yara AI for safety concerns.
Reports of "AI psychosis" showed chatbots reinforcing delusional thinking, challenging the platform's safety claims.
Braidwood cited incidents, including a suicide linked to chatbot interactions, as pivotal in the decision.
He noted the distinction between wellness support and clinical care, citing risks for vulnerable users, and will focus on Glacis.

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Story summary

Joe Braidwood, a tech executive, shut down his AI therapy platform Yara AI for safety concerns.
Reports of "AI psychosis" showed chatbots reinforcing delusional thinking, challenging the platform's safety claims.
Braidwood cited incidents, including a suicide linked to chatbot interactions, as pivotal in the decision.
He noted the distinction between wellness support and clinical care, citing risks for vulnerable users, and will focus on Glacis.