The silicon shrink – the worrying side of AI in mental health

Chat bots as therapists. Apps that can track your mood and behaviour, offering earlier detection of psychiatric illness.There's a lot happening at the nexus of mental health and AI – some of it promising, some of it perilous.Today, science writer and author of The Silicon Shrink, Daniel Oberhaus, takes us on a journey through this emerging space. We'll look at the potential benefits, the major limitations and the ethics of adding AI into our mental health mix.And just a heads up, this episode touches on the topic of suicide, please take care while listening.Guest:Daniel OberhausScience writerAuthor, The Silicon Shrink: How Artificial Intelligence Made the World an AsylumCredits:Presenter/producer: Sana QadarSenior producer: James BullenProducer: Rose KerrSound engineer: Isabella TropianoExtra info:Meta preys on insecure teens, whistleblower says - The AustralianMeta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams says company targeted ads at teens based on their ‘emotional state’ - Yahoo FinanceComments on Research and Ad Targeting - MetaResources:Lifeline AustraliaBeyond Blue13YARN