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Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?

Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?

Update: 2025-11-18
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A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support.Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks.


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Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?

Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?