Behavioral Health Clinic

  Artificial intelligence  (AI) is changing how we learn, work, and connect. For younger generations, using AI may feel as natural as using a search engine. For others, it can feel uncertain or even invasive. Recent legislation in California offers a balanced approach to help both  groups  feel more confident about how this technology is used. What the New Laws Do California has introduced some of the nation’s most comprehensive  AI  safety and transparency rules. The laws require developers of advanced AI systems to test their products for safety, report serious incidents, and make clear when users are interacting with automated systems rather than people. These measures are meant to ensure fairness, accuracy, and accountability (American Psychological Association Services, 2024). The legislation also includes requirements for companies to protect whistleblowers and create safeguards against bias or misinformation. This framework aims to give  in...

  Being born in the 90s I have experienced tech and non-tech ways to gather information; from looking through books in the library, to interviewing other people, to typing my questions into the Google search bar. Seemingly, in the blink of an eye these tried-and-true methods have become a thing of the past. As of recent, “AI” has made a rapid and permanent move into our day-to-day lives; being readily available to answer our questions in the blink of an eye. AI has been around for much longer than that, but user-friendly interfaces and lightning fast data collection has made it very appealing for many people to use. So, what’s the catch? Who wouldn’t want a faster and more efficient way to get work done, or find out the name of that song stuck in their head just by humming a tune. For many situations AI can be incredibly helpful…  but not all . Specifically, with the emergence of AI being used as a replacement for therapy. As a therapist myself I can see the pros and cons of i...