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Re:Illinois bans use of artificial intelligence for mental h... by romanows on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @05:21PM (#44894012)
In another comment I wondered whether a general chatbot producing text that was later determined in a courtroom to be "therapy" would be a violation. I can read the bill that way, but IANAL.
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Re:Illinois bans use of artificial intelligence for mental h... by wombatpm on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @08:11PM (#44895406)
But that would be like needing a prescription for chicken soup because of its benefits in fighting the common cold.
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Re:Illinois bans use of artificial intelligence for mental h... by hathawsh on Wednesday August 13, 2025 @05:28PM (#44894083)
That's an interesting question that hasn't been tested yet. I suspect we won't be able to answer the question clearly until something bad happens and people go to court (sadly.) Also IANAL.
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