Mark Vernon
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Ready to see you AI therapist? Just watch out for signs of regression

31 May 2025. From the archive of Mark's older writing; new posts are on Substack.


Is AI hand-holding on-demand infantilising? Image by William Blake

Of the many applications for Artificial Intelligence, one that is talked about is in relation to offering therapy. And developments have been in the offering for quite some time now.

But what are the worries? To what extent can artificial relationships help real ones? And more subtly, how might ever-present, tireless AI therapists effect us?

I have my worries…

This is a new essay at my Substack.