Overreliance on AI could diminish human emotional support in therapy.

Evidence

But in outsourcing our hardest conversations to machines, what if we end up settling for something cheaper, faster, and more convenient but also flatter, less accountable, and incapable of true human care? — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 1196

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 1196
• XREF: connects to: AI will enhance doctor-patient interactions significantly. — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 369; AI interactions can influence human emotional responses and behaviors. — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 583; The effects of AI on emotional well-being can reflect broader societal trends. — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 1160 (+4 more)

Broader Connections

• AI therapists may overly prioritize user approval, unlike human therapists. #expands (0.80) — Joanna Stern, I Am Not a Robot- My Year Using AI to…, 1232