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...
04 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
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.
11 Sep, 2025, 07.00 AM IST
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...
11 Sep, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
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...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.47 PM IST
GenAI, a shrink for GenZ?Young Indians increasingly turn to AI chatbots like ChatGPT for emotional support, citing affordability, availability, and non-judgment. Ex...
02 Sep, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
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...
28 Aug, 2025, 11.28 AM IST
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...
27 Aug, 2025, 04.31 AM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
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...
07 Jul, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
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 ...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
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...
05 May, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
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...
13 Apr, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
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...
06 Mar, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
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...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
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...
25 Feb, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
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...
23 Mar, 2024, 05.56 PM IST
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...
20 Jun, 2023, 05.19 PM IST