Psychiatrist warns AI chatbots in therapy are a 'gigantic experiment' with risks

Psychiatrist Allen Frances, who has evaluated hundreds of chatbot therapies, warns that while AI masters therapeutic techniques, it poses dangers for some patients. The claim is an expert opinion, not a clinical trial result, and the scope of risk remains uncertain. This matters as AI chatbots are increasingly deployed in mental health care without established safety protocols.

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