Using AI as a listener has upsides and downsides, make sure to be aware of the tradeoffs. getty In today’s column, I examine how you can make use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for the AI to be a good listener. The idea is that sometimes you merely want to express yourself…
Recommending to a loved one that they use AI as therapist is an increasing trend, though concerns are raised about such an approach. getty In today’s column, I examine the emerging trend of people urging a loved one to consider undertaking mental health therapy by making use of modern-day generative AI and large language models….
Asking whether human intelligence is actually computational intelligence is at top-of-mind for leading edge researchers. getty In today’s column, I examine the crucial debate about whether human intelligence is actually a form of computational intelligence. The premise is this. Some fervently assert that we have already figured out how to get AI to be on…
Watching out for the potential harmful impacts of AI personas that become toxic. getty In today’s column, I examine an insightful new research study that reveals the human impacts associated with using toxic AI personas, including revealing various adverse psychological and physiological indicators. Allow me to briefly unpack this. The use of AI personas is…
Budding therapists should not be dismayed by AI that does therapy but instead embrace the AI into a therapist-AI-client triad. getty In today’s column, I examine the modern-era dilemma that human therapists can end up feeling inadequate when they compare themselves to AI that performs therapy. This is especially the case for therapists who are…
People are getting excited about doing vibe coding and being vibe coders, here’s why. getty In today’s column, I closely examine the relatively new field of vibe coding. If you aren’t familiar with what vibe coding is or possibly only vaguely heard about it, no worries, since I am going to bring you entirely up-to-speed….
Ferreting out AI emotional states by identifying persona vectors is a crucial new pursuit. getty In today’s column, I examine the underlying mechanisms that seem to propel generative AI and large language models (LLMs) into exhibiting emotional traits such as being angry, jealous, boastful, disgusted, and other such expressive characteristics. These are based on so-called…
Utah enacts a law regarding AI for mental health, which is part of a state-by-state trend and has significant impacts for all AI makers. getty In today’s column, I examine a law enacted by Utah that seeks to regulate various aspects of the use of AI for mental health purposes. This is part of an…
Therapists are starting to counsel those who are experiencing AI psychosis as a mental health condition. getty In today’s column, I examine the advent of therapists opting to provide therapy that is specifically for people who are potentially experiencing AI psychosis. This is actually a somewhat contentious consideration. Here’s why. There is much heated debate…
Asking about the level of AI literacy and a perception of AI as magical in the context of AI psychosis. getty In today’s column, I examine the eye-opening possibility that individuals with a limited understanding of AI, who often perceive generative AI as somewhat magical, might conceivably be more susceptible to experiencing AI psychosis (not…