Prevent risks in mental health. With the notable developments in generative artificial intelligence, more and more Internet users, especially young people, have begun to discuss with the AI of false therapists.
Upside Donald Trump’s desire to give more freedom to technological giants in this field, Democratic governor JB Pritzker had a law that prohibits chatbots can act as autonomous therapist, forcing its creators to establish safeguards. This law is the result of a transpartisan proposal, carried by Republican Rob Morgan.
It requires that only human therapists and psychotherapists can deliver a license, and only to other humans. For criminals, the fine could be salty: $ 10,000 per crime.
A first in the United States
For Rob Morgan, it is about putting an end to the “horrible stories” from several events, and who has seen people to press suicide or adopt dangerous behavior after asking for advice from an AI.
In the viewfinder, sites like the character. The platform, highly played throughout the Atlantic, has been accused of drift. Several dramas have also pushed him to add stricter rules, especially with a young audience. However, keep in mind that this law is the first time in the United States, but that it is only active in Illinois.
Without a doubt, it is no coincidence that Openai has launched new functions for Chatgpt a few hours before, which allows “to detect better emotional anguish” and that it promotes “breaks.”
Source: BFM TV
