By A.I and Staff Reporters
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Illinois just became the first US state to regulate AI mental health services this week when Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law banning AI therapy.
The law forbids chatbots from acting as therapists and limits how human mental health professionals can use AI to aid their work. Companies face up to $10,000 in fines if they violate the law, according to Morning Brew.
The move comes as ChatGPT users—particularly younger ones—increasingly turn to the app for what amounts to free therapy. OpenAI recently made updates to its model to encourage users to use ChatGPT in a healthier way.
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