Ep. 13 AI & Mental Health with Special Guests Shirali & Arul Nigam of Circuit Breaker Labs

We sat down with Shirali and Arul Nigam of Circuit Breaker Labs to explore the intersection of AI and mental health. We cover how AI is designed to work (not just LLMs), shared tips for how we as consumers can more skillfully interact with AI, where the creators of AI can do more to enhance both ethical considerations and general safety testing, and talk about our hopes for what AI can help unlock within mental health and business.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Mental Health01:30 The Founders' Journey and Circuit Breaker Labs05:17 Understanding AI: How Large Language Models Work07:56 AI's Role in Mental Health: Opportunities and Concerns10:52 Navigating AI's Empathy and Limitations13:39 Safety in AI Systems & the Role of Creators in Enhancing AI Safety18:58 Evaluating AI Platforms for Mental Health Support21:22 Circuit Breaker Labs: Testing AI for Vulnerabilities26:28 Collaborating with Clinicians for Trustworthy AI28:29 Empowering Consumers with Information30:06 Maintaining Critical Thinking in the Age of AI36:53 Speculating About the Future of AI and Human ConnectionReferences:Circuit Breaker Labs | Read their whitepaper here!https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcastDisclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or wellbeing.Connect with Meredith & Faith:Visit The Skills Podcast WEBSITE: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/theskillspodcastVisit the BLOG: https://www.theonpointpractice.com/blogFollow On Point Practice on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/onpointpractice/Follow The Skills Podcast on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theskillspodcast/ Connect with Meredith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmeyerlmft/Connect with Faith on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-meyer/