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The Therapy Services Bill
New bill aims to limit AI use in therapy services
Restrict the use of artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy services and to provide a penalty therefor.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would stop therapists from using AI tools in their work, which could affect how people get help.
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Limiting AI in therapy might protect personal connections, but it could also reduce options for help. Now is the time to think about how this affects you.
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The facts
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- The bill aims to restrict AI in therapy.
- It includes penalties for using AI in these services.
- The bill is still being discussed and not yet law.
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