WorkThe story, in brief
Use of artificial intelligence for mental health splits opinion
Two-thirds of millennials are turning to AI for mental health. Here's why regulators are watching.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
As AI chatbots become mainstream mental health tools, opinion splits on efficacy and safety—a critical policy and ethics question for leaders deploying AI in regulated verticals.
The key facts
6 to know66% of ages 25-34 have used chatbots for wellbeing support
Public opinion divided on AI mental health efficacy
Emerging regulatory and safety governance question for healthcare AI deployment
Opinion split suggests regulatory/ethical debate underway
Mental health AI use case highlights safety governance gaps
Healthcare sector adoption of consumer AI tools outpacing policy frameworks
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Financial Times Technologyft.com
Publisher excerpt: Two-thirds of those aged 25 to 34 have asked chatbots for wellbeing support