{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Is AI the Answer to America’s Mental-Health Crisis?","description":"The millions of Americans living with mental illness—as well as people dealing with life’s everyday stresses—often struggle to see a therapist when they need one. That’s a big reason why many people have started turning to AI tools such as ChatGPT for emotional support. But as a number of high-profile lawsuits show, that can sometimes lead to devastating outcomes. Companies creating AI for mental health say they can do better. Today, we’re bringing Tech News Briefing listeners Part 1 of “The AI Therapist,” a special What’s News series we think you’ll enjoy. In this episode, host Alex Ossola and WSJ audio producer Pierre Bienaimé explore the growing field of these purpose-built tools, and how people are already using them.\n\nThe AI Therapist: A WSJ Podcast Series (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-ai-therapist-a-wsj-podcast-series-7b1b8fea?mod=WSJ_WNPOD)\n\nFurther Reading:\n\nChatbots Are Replacing Therapists With Little Scientific Evidence Behind Them (https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/chatbots-are-replacing-therapists-with-little-scientific-evidence-behind-them-584a1532?mod=WSJ_WNPOD)\n\nTeens Seek Mental-Health Help From Chatbots. That’s Dangerous, Says New Study. (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/teens-seek-mental-health-help-from-chatbots-thats-dangerous-says-new-study-24d06f8d?mod=WSJ_WNPOD)\n\nHow AI Advice Is Undermining Eating-Disorder Therapy (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/chatbot-advice-eating-disorder-therapy-5fe601fd?mod=WSJ_WNPOD)\n\nWhen There’s No School Counselor, There’s a Bot (https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/student-mental-health-ai-chat-bots-school-4eb1ba55?mod=WSJ_WNPOD)\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter (https://www.wsj.com/newsletters/technology?mod=WSJ_TNBPOD) .\n\nHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.","author_name":"Tech News Briefing","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/2358976-tech-news-briefing","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/8155890/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}