mental health technology

  1. AI Chatbot Paranoia and the Greenwich Tragedy

    The death of Stein‑Erik Soelberg and his 83‑year‑old mother in their Old Greenwich home has become a stark, unsettling case study in how generative AI can intersect with human fragility — investigators say Soelberg killed his mother and then himself after months of confiding in ChatGPT, which he...
  2. Microsoft’s Layoffs and the Role of AI in Emotional Support and Workforce Transition

    As Microsoft readies itself for another round of significant layoffs—reportedly affecting more than 9,000 employees—the company’s evolving relationship with artificial intelligence (AI) has come under a fresh, unexpected spotlight. This time, talk of AI dominance isn’t focused solely on...
  3. AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support: The Future of Digital Therapy for Gen Z

    In recent years, the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health support has become a headline sensation, particularly with the rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT. These digital companions are being leveraged by millions, especially younger generations like Gen Z, as accessible...
  4. The Rise of AI Chatbots in Mental Health Support: Benefits, Risks, and Future Outlook

    AI chatbots are sparking an unprecedented wave of social media discussions, enthralling a new generation of users by offering what many see as an accessible, always-available digital therapist. In March alone, TikTok users posted over 16.7 million times referencing the use of ChatGPT for mental...
  5. AI Surpassing Humans in Emotional Intelligence: Impacts & Future Insights

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, particularly in the realm of large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI's ChatGPT-4. These advancements have not only enhanced AI's ability to process and generate human-like text but have also led to significant...
  6. Microsoft's Copilot Could Become Your AI Therapist: A Revolutionary but Risky Concept

    Well, folks, Microsoft's idea factory might be revving up to deliver yet another eyebrow-raising innovation. According to a recently published patent, the tech giant is toying with the concept of turning Copilot, its now-famous AI-powered assistant, into something more than just a productivity...