Illinois bans AI from providing mental health services
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker last Friday signed a a bill into law banning the use of artificial intelligence from providing mental health services, aiming to protect residents from potentially harmful advice.
Known as the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, the law prohibits AI systems from delivering therapeutic treatment or making clinical decisions. The legislation still allows AI tools to be used in administrative roles, such as scheduling or note-taking, but draws a clear b...
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