- A team studies how AI could change therapy practice.
- They made a framework to explain automation levels.
- The framework lists four types of automation.
- Some tools only follow scripts and human instructions now.
- Other tools help therapists with suggestions during sessions.
- A few systems try to talk directly with patients.
- AI can make mistakes or show bias.
- People may not know the automation level.
- The team plans to improve therapist feedback tools.
- They suggest using lower-risk tools first.
Difficult words
- framework — set of ideas or rules
- automation — use of machines or softwareautomation levels
- therapist — a person who helps with mental healththerapists
- patient — a person getting medical or mental carepatients
- bias — an unfair or wrong opinion
- feedback — information about how well something works
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Discussion questions
- Do you think AI can help therapists?
- Would you feel comfortable talking to an AI?
- Who do you prefer for help: a human or a tool?
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