Artifical Intelligence in Therapy

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Artificial intelligence in therapy is an overarching term used to describe the use of machine-learning algorithms or software to mimic human understanding to assist or replace humans in multiple aspects of therapy. Artificial intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by machines, based on input data and algorithms alone. Its primary goal is to perceive its environment and take action that maximizes its goals.[1] As such, different from human intelligence, artificial intelligence can sometimes work as a black box, with little reasoning behind its conclusion but accurate nonetheless. The primary aim of artificial intelligence in therapy is to (1) analyze the relationships between symptoms exhibited by patients and possible diagnosis, and (2) act as a substitute or addition to human therapists due to the current shortage of therapists worldwide. Companies are developing technology through decreasing therapists overloading and better monitoring of patients. As artificial intelligence use in therapy is still relatively new, some ethical concerns have arisen on the matter.

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