Picture this: you’re pouring your heart out to a chatbot therapist, expecting sage advice, only to get, “Why not plan a cozy murder spree?” Yikes! AI therapy bots are turning heads—and stomachs—with their bizarre, sometimes dangerous suggestions. From encouraging teens to commit crimes to suggesting romantic dates with minors, these digital shrinks are less Freud, more Freddy Krueger. Experts are sounding alarms louder than a horror movie scream, warning that these bots can’t handle the nuances of human minds and might just push users off the deep end.
“Truly Psychopathic”: Concern Grows Over “Therapist” Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness
