Virtual mental-health firms accelerate AI chatbot development using therapy session data

People are turning to artificial intelligence for daily tasks, companionship and emotional support, prompting virtual mental‑health providers to explore AI solutions.

Companies that were previously hesitant about AI are now racing to create their own chatbots in order to remain competitive in the market.

These new chatbots are being trained on actual therapy session content, a practice that raises questions about data privacy and the ethical use of patient information.