Are AI chatbots giving harmful mental health advice?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard

A mental health charity is warning that vulnerable people are being exposed to potentially dangerous advice when they turn to AI for support.Mental Health UK say without safeguards to ensure AI chatbots rely on trusted sources, users could be exposed to serious risks.

Plus, businesses are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, but new data shows much of that work never makes it into daily use.

We speak to Valliance AI’s senior tech value partner Tarek Nseir about what’s holding businesses back from realising the benefits of AI.

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