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EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025 · 5 MIN

AI THERAPY: Smart Support or Digital Shortcut.

from BRAINTED with Laura Ekes · host Laura Ekes

Heyyy there! ❓Have you ever opened up to an AI — maybe late at night when you couldn’t sleep — and wondered why it actually made you feel better? In this short episode, I explore the curious world of AI therapy — the comfort of talking to something that doesn’t judge, and the limits of being “heard” by something that can’t really feel. Can a machine ever understand human pain, or is it simply holding a mirror to our own mind? Let’s quickly dive into what happens when technology meets emotion, and why the line between support and substitution might be thinner than we think. Don’t forget to #staybrainted 💜 and share your reflections on social media. Wishing you a peaceful day — and remember: sometimes talking, even to a machine, is the first step back to yourself. 🧠🖌️ Inspiration: 📚 Sherry Turkle – “Reclaiming Conversation” 🎧 Hidden Brain: Does artificial intelligence lead to artificial bias?💻mcml: AI for Personalized Psychiatry

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