ENCORE: AI Therapist vs. Human Therapist
This Isn't Therapy... it's the *encore* episode about AI therapists and if they can ever replace the real thing. In this episode, Jake and Simon discuss a recent BBC article about why teens are seeking out AI therapist bots and what that means for the future of mental health. Conversational AI or, in other words, "chatbots with a personality" are gaining more attention and users are finding new therapy-ish use-cases on platforms like Character.ai and Replika. The pros, the cons, the risks, and the benefits. All that and more!
BBC Article discussed: Young people turning to AI therapist bots
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Contact: thisisnttherapypodcast@gmail.com
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Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon
Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck
BBC Article discussed: Young people turning to AI therapist bots
Don't forget, Mary: Submit a quandary, query, or question with our newest segment Asking For A Friend...
Contact: thisisnttherapypodcast@gmail.com
Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon
Episode mixed by Jordan Paluck
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