ChatGPT Study Mode has spurred interest in leveraging custom instructions, so perhaps the same can be done for the mental health domain. getty In today’s column, I first examine the new ChatGPT Study Mode that has gotten big-time headline news and then delve into whether the crafting of this generative AI capability could be similarly…
What will happen if we can get maternal instincts and/or fatherhood facets imbued into AI? getty In today’s column, I examine the recent remarks by the said-to-be “Godfather of AI” that the best way to ensure that AI and ultimately artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) are in check and won’t wipe out…
Psychology is aiming to develop a unified theory of cognition, and the hope is that generative AI and LLMs could serve as a suitable model. getty In today’s column, I examine the ongoing pursuit by psychology to devise a unified theory of cognition. The deal is this. There have been numerous attempts that have been…
How will people react when they are hugely dependent on AGI and it suffers an outage? getty In today’s column, I examine the concern that once we advance AI to become artificial general intelligence (AGI), there will be an extremely heavy dependency on AGI, and the moment that AGI glitches or goes down, people will…
Identifying that contemporary AI supports delusion thinking by humans is an important step toward modifying LLMs to do a better job in mental health advisement. getty In today’s column, I examine the disturbing aspect that generative AI and large language models (LLMs) may tend to support delusional thinking when users enter prompts that appear to…
Therapists can leverage digital twins of their clients and patients via leaning into generative AI personas. getty In today’s column, I examine an advanced use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) that entails therapists and other mental health professionals making use of so-called digital twins that are reflective of their respective clients and…
Important insights for therapists and mental health professionals about the use of GPT-5 for mental health therapy. getty In today’s column, I continue my exploration of how the recently released GPT-5 impacts the use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for performing AI-driven mental health therapy. First, I provide a brief recap of…
To get the best results out of GPT-5, make sure to learn and then utilize these new prompting insights and tips. getty In today’s column, I provide GPT-5 prompt engineering tips and techniques that will aid in getting the best outcomes when using this newly released generative AI. I’m sure that just about everyone by…
OpenAI releases GPT-5, which has handy improvements, but a close look reveals it isn’t AGI and not even close to artificial superintelligence (ASI). getty In today’s column, I examine the newly launched GPT-5 from OpenAI, considered the successor to their prior generative AI and large language models (LLMs), which has been a long-awaited release that…
AI makers are facing a potential looming debacle if their generic generative AI and LLMs are construed as providing therapy or psychotherapy. getty In today’s column, I examine a seemingly straightforward question that asks whether contemporary generic generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are said to be providing therapy and psychotherapeutic advice. The deal…