Your Therapist Is Human. Your Chatbot Isn’t. Where Should AI Fit in Mental Health? At two in the morning, a chatbot is awake. It does not have a waiting list. It does not charge by the hour. It will not appear distracted, surprised or uncomfortable when someone describes a fear they have never told another…
When Everything Is Going Wrong: How to Stay Positive and Keep Moving Forward Staying positive when everything seems to be going wrong is incredibly difficult. Positivity doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means finding a way to keep moving forward even when life feels heavy. 1. Stop Trying to Be Positive All the Time…
What Happens When Your AI Friend Crosses the Line? Character.AI’s Ban on Minors Signals a Turning Point in the Ethics of Artificial Companions In a move that has shaken the tech and AI community, Character.AI — the popular chatbot platform known for its lifelike digital companions — has banned all users under 18 following a…