Researchers study if AI can offer empathetic mental health support, addressing worker shortages.

The University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute are conducting a study to assess whether AI can provide empathetic and accurate responses in mental health scenarios, potentially addressing a growing shortage of mental health workers. The study involves 100 participants comparing AI and human responses. While AI could improve access to mental health services, experts caution about the risks of unethical applications.

December 01, 2024
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