People are using ai chatbots as psychotherapists. we asked an actual therapist if that’s a good idea

From unpacking our problems to ChatGPT to finding solace in Reddit forums, we’re increasingly seeking help through a screen. But is this a crucial step towards democratising mental health support – or a symptom of a society obsessed with a ‘quick fix’?

Therapist. Life coach. Best friend. ChatGPT has become the go-to guy for both our trivial questions and darkest thoughts as we pursue efficiency and self-betterment. But there’s one question this (very human) writer is trying to figure out: can AI actually help?

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Writer Katy Moon spends the week finding out if ChatGPT can help her reset her life and beat overwhelm…

A study into the cognitive cost of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, hit headlines around the world when it was released earlier this year. Its main author, Dr Nataliya Kosmyna, argues that rather than augmenting our intelligence, AI chatbots are contributing to sub-par work and some pretty lonely people

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