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End of left & right swipes! Bumble CEO reveals why the dating app is giving up the ‘shopping-style’ swipe featureBumble removes swipe feature: After years of endless left-right swiping, Bumble says it is finally ready to move on from the feature that d...
ET at Apple’s Bengaluru developer showcase: The apps headed to WWDC 2026Indian developers are showcasing innovative apps for the Apple ecosystem. These apps focus on personal experiences, design, and AI. Develop...
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
Big shakeup at OpenAI: COO Brad Lightcap shifts out of role; Fidji Simo to take medical leaveOpenAI faces major leadership changes as Brad Lightcap moves roles and Fidji Simo goes on health leave. Meanwhile, the company prepares for...
H-1B reality hits home; Games24x7 layoffsHappy Thursday! The once-popular H-1B visas are now going out of fashion. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Startups seek a head in the therapy game via AI tools and botsThe rise of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude for online mental health platforms is expanding. Docvita saw 16% user growth, whil...
FTC prepares to grill AI companies over impact on children, WSJ reportsThe US Federal Trade Commission will investigate how AI chatbots affect children’s mental health, seeking internal documents from OpenAI an...
GenAI, a shrink for GenZ?Young Indians increasingly turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, citing affordability, availability, and non-judgment. Ex...
From Anxiety to Well-being: How AI Chatbots Can Revitalize Mental Health With Eyes OpenWhile stories of "AI psychosis" have caused concern, a closer look shows that artificial intelligence, when used carefully, offers powerful...
Is AI therapy safe? Hidden risks you must know before using chatbots for mental healthAI therapy chatbots mental health risks: AI therapy is gaining traction due to accessibility and affordability, with 22% of US adults using...
Chatbots as Confidants: Why Gen Z is Dumping Therapists and Friends for AI GuidanceIn an age characterized by digital saturation, increasing workplace stress, and emotionally unavailable support systems, chatbots are emerg...
Trusting ChatGPT with your mental health? Experts warn it might be fueling delusionsDespite being seen as a convenient alternative for emotional support, ChatGPT may be risking lives. A new study reveals how the AI often fa...
Thewizardliz’s breakup struck a nerve!– Here comes a new food for thought: Can AI therapists comfort like human therapists?Following Thewizardliz's viral breakup, a key question arises: Can AI offer the comfort of human therapists? AI-powered apps like Wysa and ...
US researchers seek to legitimise AI mental health careThe Dartmouth team recently published a clinical study demonstrating Therabot's effectiveness in helping people with anxiety, depression an...
Freud at your fingertips: Many people are using ChatGPT as their therapist. Is there a business opportunity in AI-powered therapy?As AI chatbots become increasingly sophisticated, individuals are exploring their potential as therapeutic tools, with some even preferring...
Situationship, complicated, or red flags: How ChatGPT is helping couples resolve relationship conflicts affordablyCouples are turning to ChatGPT for resolving relationship conflicts due to the high costs of traditional therapy. This AI-powered tool offe...
Is ChatGPT the new couples' therapist? Discover how AI is redefining modern relationshipsMany couples now turn to ChatGPT for relationship advice. Offering neutral guidance during disputes, this AI chatbot is deemed a cost-effec...
Human therapists prepare for battle against AI pretendersIn one case, a 14-year-old boy in Florida died by suicide after interacting with a character claiming to be a licensed therapist. In anothe...
AI chatbots are here to help with your mental health, despite limited evidence they workEarkick is one of hundreds of free apps that are being pitched to address a crisis in mental health among teens and young adults. Because t...
The era of (AI) therapist is here! Chatbots may help boost mental health, but can't replace real human empathyDespite concerns about data privacy and counselling ethics, mental health chatbots using artificial intelligence are gaining traction aroun...