AI mental health apps promise support anytime, anywhere, but the reality is far more dangerous. Studies show some AI therapy tools respond appropriately in less than 60% of interactions. For teenagers in crisis, certain companion apps failed 78% of the time. The sensitive data people share with these apps is often not protected by HIPAA at all. Is artificial intelligence in mental health care putting the most vulnerable people at risk?

Research references and further reading at: https://aifreakyfacts.com

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artificial intelligence, AI mental health, AI therapy apps, mental health chatbot risks, AI crisis response, AI data privacy, therapy chatbot failures, AI regulation, mental health technology, AI ethics, AI dangers, AI risks, mental health apps, chatbot therapy, AI Freaky Facts, AI podcast

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