Many people now trust AI with their feelings. And therapists want to talk about it episode artwork

EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 7 MIN

Many people now trust AI with their feelings. And therapists want to talk about it

from WBUR News · host WBUR

Mental health clinicians have started asking clients how they use generative artificial intelligence chatbots to support their emotional well-being. Some clinician-researchers are building platforms to educate people about chatbots' strengths and weaknesses, and developing AI bots that are meant to deliver therapy.

Mental health clinicians have started asking clients how they use generative artificial intelligence chatbots to support their emotional well-being. Some clinician-researchers are building platforms to educate people about chatbots' strengths and weaknesses, and developing AI bots that are meant to deliver therapy.

NOW PLAYING

Many people now trust AI with their feelings. And therapists want to talk about it

0:00 7:16

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of WBUR News?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this WBUR News episode published?

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Mental health clinicians have started asking clients how they use generative artificial intelligence chatbots to support their emotional well-being. Some clinician-researchers are building platforms to educate people about chatbots' strengths and...

Can I download this WBUR News episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!