AI. ChatGPT. You hear about it everywhere. What was once a niche, almost taboo topic is now part of daily conversations — between kids, teens, adults, business leaders and in the headlines. Some people are worried “I, Robot” might be our future, while others fully embrace the change.
Colleges are figuring out how to monitor its use while still integrating it into their teaching methods. Businesses are adopting it to streamline tasks. Whether we like it or not, AI isn’t going anywhere. That means we need to be honest about its capabilities — and its limits.
The rise of AI as a therapy replacement
One of the most concerning developments is the growing use of programs like ChatGPT as a replacement for therapy. Therapy at its core is about human interaction. It’s the rapport and trust bui