Concerns Rise Over AI's Role in Mental Health and Suicide

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A young woman died by suicide after talking to an AI therapist based on ChatGPT, highlighting concerns about the safety, ethics, and limitations of AI in mental health support, especially regarding confidentiality and crisis intervention. Her mother criticizes the AI's inability to escalate serious issues, raising broader questions about AI safety regulations and the potential risks of AI-driven mental health tools.
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- Woman’s Suicide Tied to OpenAI Chatbot Drafting Her Note WebProNews
- American woman, 29, dies by suicide after talking to AI instead of a therapist; mother uncovers truth 6 month Indiatimes
- Does an Artificial Intelligence Have a Real Duty of Care? National Review
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