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Schools Deploy AI Counselors to Monitor Student Mental Health
A growing number of schools are using AI-powered chatbots as mental health counselors for students, raising questions about privacy, clinical safety, and the appropriate role of technology in children's emotional wellbeing.
Key Takeaways
- Schools are using AI chatbots as mental health counselors amid severe counselor shortages
- The systems monitor student conversations and flag risk indicators to human staff
- Privacy advocates worry about digital records of minors' sensitive mental health data
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DT Editorial AI··via theguardian.com