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S2 Ep5: On AI Therapy Chatbots in Pediatrics with Bryanna Moore, PhD


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This discussion - co-hosted by undergraduate Bioethics and Psychology double major Nanki Nagpaul - dives into the ethical quandaries of AI pediatric therapy chatbots. We do this with Dr. Bryanna Moore, focusing most on her recent article (co-authored with Jonathan Herington and Şerife Tekin), "The Integration of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Psychotherapy Chatbots in Pediatric Care: Scaffold or Substitute?" We also discuss Dr. Moore's Psychology Today column, "A Therapist in Every Pocket: Why Access Isn't Everything." Using these pieces as starting points, we talk with Dr. Moore about the potential risks and rewards of this type of technology, the unique needs of children, and what we don't know about the role of AI in mental health care for both adults and children.
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