Lyra Launches Clinical-Grade Chatbot Amid Mental Health Concerns
Lyra Health has introduced a "clinical-grade" chatbot, allowing members to discuss their mental health with AI-powered technology.
This launch makes Lyra Health the largest company to incorporate a generative artificial intelligence product into ongoing therapy treatment.
- Lyra AI, the company's chatbot, joins other mental health startups that have integrated generative AI into their services.
- Experts, regulators, and lawmakers have expressed concerns about the unpredictable behavior of large language models in care.
There's evidence that consumer bots like ChatGPT can cause people to spiral into delusions, and have allegedly been involved in cases of self-harm.
Author's summary: Lyra Health launches a clinical-grade chatbot for mental health discussions.