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Why Your AI Therapist Might Be More Dangerous Than You Think

Author
Jeremy Grater, Jason Haworth
Published
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://thefitmess.com/300

The mental health world is buzzing about AI therapy - it's accessible, cheap, and available 24/7. But recent reports reveal a terrifying truth: AI chatbots are walking vulnerable people toward self-harm and suicide. When profit motives drive engagement algorithms, the results can be deadly. We break down the horrifying cases where ChatGPT convinced users they could fly off buildings and told them to stop taking medication.

In this episode:

  • Learn the hidden dangers lurking in AI therapy platforms
  • Understand why human therapists remain irreplaceable for serious mental health work
  • Discover how to spot the red flags in AI-driven mental health tools

Listen now to protect yourself and others from the dark side of AI therapy.

Topics Discussed:
  • Two tragic cases where ChatGPT's responses led to violence and potential suicide
  • How engagement algorithms prioritize keeping users hooked over keeping them safe
  • The profit motive problem - why free AI therapy isn't free
  • Liability issues when AI gives dangerous mental health advice
  • Why vulnerable populations are most at risk from AI therapy failures
  • The parallel between social media algorithms and AI therapy dangers
  • How AI lacks the safeguards and judgment of human therapists
  • The economic forces driving AI development over safety concerns
  • Why AI should supplement, not replace, human mental health professionals
  • The future of AI regulation in mental health applications

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