JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - As AI chatbots are becoming more and more common, psychologists are worried about the effects they could have on children’s mental health.

There are no regulations governing how AI chatbots can market themselves, and many are emerging, claiming to be therapists. After learning about the effects these chatbots have on children, Sen. Josh Hawley said he’s ready to introduce legislation regulating them.

MU Health children’s psychologist Dr. Arpit Aggarwal studies the effects of AI therapy on children and teens, and what he’s found is worrying him. Aggarwal said these bots have no empathy or moral compass. He found that they tend to agree with their users without challenging their beliefs, which can be especially dangerous for children.

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