Assistant Dean @ Pace University | AI Lab Co-Director | Human-Centered Leadership, Communications, and Collaboration
Can AI be utilized to address the overwhelming need for mental health support in the world today? As a coach who supports human beings in large part with my own humanity, the glaring issue with this is AI's lack thereof. While chatbots can replicate undivided attention, unconditional high regard, and certainly be available at all times, missing authentic human connection feels catastrophic. There are some similar vibes as with art created by AI - it hits the marks but where's the humanity? However, as indicated in the article, AI therapy (and other forms of conversation-based support) can address problems of access and be used as part of a care plan. I'm not a therapist, and I'm curious how therapists perceive this.
Katie D.
5mo
yes, but not in the way you think. I think Muskrat and those like him will be less of a menace when he builds his sectsbot. And world mental health will improve.
Fionn Delahunty, wondering if Lua’a latest study has any insights to offer here?
Cadeatra Harvey
5mo
No!
Philosophy, Pace University, NYC & Computer Science, University of Trento, Italy
5moI'm curious too! Here is a slide where we talk about that with a thought experiment at the Pace AI Ethics course ;-) The question is: Should we give AI therapy to patients, while telling them that the AI is a real human? (Assuming patients' get better health outcomes if they believe the bot is a human).