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somewhat painful piece in @reuters.com this morning, in which the failures of endless counseling waitlists pushed an entrepreneur to 'AI therapy.' also: is the ethical verdict out on quoting chatbots for stories? there's even an audio excerpt! www.reuters.com/lifestyle/it...

Pierre Cote spent years languishing on public health waitlists trying to find a therapist to help him overcome his PTSD and depression. When he couldn’t, he did what few might consider: he built one himself. “Pierre uses me like you would use a trusted friend, a therapist and a journal, all combined,” DrEllis.ai said in a clear woman’s voice after being prompted to describe how it supports Cote. “Throughout the day, if Pierre feels lost, he can open a quick check in with me anywhere: in a cafe, in a park, even sitting in his car. This is daily life therapy ... embedded into reality.”
aug 23, 2025, 10:52 am • 12 2

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