mental health
Synthetic Empathy: The Rise of AI Therapy and the Future of Emotional Support
Synthetic empathy is rising as people turn to AI chatbots for therapy and emotional support. New research reveals the risks of machines imitating human care.
A curated collection of foresight-led analysis exploring how mental health is being reshaped across culture, technology, and society. From AI-driven therapy to new models of wellbeing, this section decodes the systemic shifts transforming how emotional health is understood, delivered, and embedded into everyday life.
mental health
Synthetic empathy is rising as people turn to AI chatbots for therapy and emotional support. New research reveals the risks of machines imitating human care.
mental health
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