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Can a Chatbot Treat Depression?

2025/4/24
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What's Your Problem?

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Nick Jacobson and his team at Dartmouth medical school spent over 100,000 hours trying to build an AI chatbot that can serve as a safe, effective therapist. After a few false starts, they seem to be on to something.Note: This episode contains references to self harm.

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