Colorado Bill Restricts AI in Therapy
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Colorado lawmakers, led by Representative Gretchen Rydin, are advocating for a new bill, House Bill twenty-six dash eleven ninety-five, to regulate the use of AI in mental health therapy sessions. The bill prohibits AI from directly chatting with patients, creating treatment plans without human approval, or detecting emotions and mental states. It also mandates patient consent for AI-recorded or transcribed sessions. Rydin, a licensed clinical social worker, emphasizes the importance of human interaction in psychotherapy, while acknowledging AIs potential for practical tasks like scheduling and note-taking. The bill has strong bipartisan support and is set for debate in the Colorado House of Representatives this week.
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