The Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Support: Risks, Limitations, and Prospects

By Grazia Giorgini

(full document here) In this in-depth analysis, we explore a rapidly growing phenomenon: the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the vast and sensitive field of psychological well-being. With its increasingly sophisticated algorithms, AI is offering new tools like chatbots and dedicated apps that promise to make psychological support more accessible by breaking down barriers of cost and time. The vision of a virtual confidant, always ready to listen, is generating a wave of enthusiasm, especially for those who live in remote areas or struggle to navigate the complex labyrinths of traditional healthcare. However, behind this promise of immediacy lie deep questions and tangible risks that cannot be ignored.