THERAPY VIA AI?

Mental illnesses need treatment. But there are too few places, too few therapists. Dangerously long waiting times are a reality. The consequences can be fatal. Should we allow artificial intelligence to gain insight into our minds? With great enthusiasm—and substantial funding—psychiatrists and neurologists are exploring ways to integrate AI, generating vast amounts of data that only artificial intelligence can analyze. One thing is certain: AI can be an excellent tool in supporting human therapists with diagnostics.

But how far can it go? Should we turn to a digital friend in times of distress and emotional crises? And what do we gain—or lose—if we let it try?