“Recent research found that 17.14-24.19% of adolescents developed AI dependencies over time”
“These findings revealed that 75% turn to AI for advice while 39% perceive AI as a dependable presence, with attachment formation following traditional proximity-seeking, safe haven, and secure base patterns.”
I think the jury is still out so to speak, but a tool that is unpredictable that gives out poor advice and discriminates probably should not be used by people who are looking for therapy.
“Recent research found that 17.14-24.19% of adolescents developed AI dependencies over time”
“These findings revealed that 75% turn to AI for advice while 39% perceive AI as a dependable presence, with attachment formation following traditional proximity-seeking, safe haven, and secure base patterns.”
I think the jury is still out so to speak, but a tool that is unpredictable that gives out poor advice and discriminates probably should not be used by people who are looking for therapy.
https://hai.stanford.edu/news/exploring-the-dangers-of-ai-in-mental-health-care
https://www.brown.edu/news/2025-10-21/ai-mental-health-ethics
https://www.mentalhealthjournal.org/articles/minds-in-crisis-how-the-ai-revolution-is-impacting-mental-health.html
ooh, interesting!
thank u for sharing! <3
EDIT: yesyes LMs for therapy are a sad thing ;(