AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm

By: Shalina Chatlani

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 1,412

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.

States are passing laws to prevent artificially intelligent chatbots, such as ChatGPT, from being able to offer mental health advice to young users, following a trend of people harming themselves after seeking therapy from the AI programs.

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