When it comes to psychotherapy, AI may not be ready for primetime, but it's an inevitability that shouldn't be held to a ...

Woebot is an app on your phone… kind of a pocket therapist that uses the text function to help manage problems like depression, anxiety, addiction, and loneliness… and do it on the run.

Chatbots and facial recognition technology are increasingly being used to treat and diagnose mental health conditions, but therapists caution that the technology might do more harm than good.

Chatbots are already being used successfully in a variety of industries, including health care (e.g., mental health apps like Woebot and Wyza) and education (e.g., Khan Academy's Khanmigo).

Nearly one-third of young people in Singapore report mental health struggles. They're turning to chatbots like Wysa for emotional support Jessica*, 25, wakes up with a pounding headache and a ...

Chatbots might seem like trustworthy smart assistants, but experts are warning not to get too personal with the AI-powered agents. "Remember: anything you write to a chatbot can be used against you." ...

Companies like OpenAI and China’s DeepSeek offer chatbots designed to take their time with an answer. Here’s how they work. By Cade Metz and Dylan Freedman Cade Metz reported from San ...

Despite uncertain risks, many turn to AI like ChatGPT for mental health. Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are increasingly being used for therapy, even though most aren’t designed to ...

Chatbots, Like the Rest of Us, Just Want to Be Loved. A study reveals that large language models recognize when they are being studied and change their behavior to seem more likable.