When the Algorithm Knocks on the Therapist’s Door: Big Promises, Silent Risks, and How AI Might Rewrite Mental Health
Ana is sitting on the couch, phone in hand. It’s 2 a.m., and she can’t sleep. Normally, she would have sought the support of a psychologist, but tonight she chose something else: a chatbot that promises “instant therapy.” The responses come quickly—precise, almost mechanical, yet comforting. Ana feels that someone—or something—is listening. This is not … Read more