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EPISODE · Aug 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

Safety measures needed for AI Therapy [Part 2]

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Professor Barry O'Sullivan, an expert on AI, joins Katie and Paul to discuss the dangers of AI Therapy, which is becoming increasingly popular amongst young people. Barry explains that that technology is moving so fast, that authorities are finding challenging to keep up. He believes safety measures need to be put in place and a possible ban on some AI therapy chatbots. The trio discuss what is AI psychosis and why chatbots are always telling you what you want to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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