Purpose-Built AI For Mental Health Can Suitably Steer People Away From Over-Relying On General-Purpose AI For Their Well-Being Guidance

People use general-purpose AI (GPAI) for mental health advice. There are better ways to do this, by using purpose-built AI.

In a Dramatic Reversal, the U.S. Allows Access to Anthropic’s Most Powerful AI—But There’s a Catch

Two weeks after ordering Anthropic to take Claude Mythos 5 and Fable 5 offline, the Trump administration is allowing access to 'certain trusted' companies. 'We are pleased,' the AI firm said.
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Researchers built an AI therapist that reads your smartwatch and earbuds to detect distress before you ask for help

University of Ottawa's UbiMyTherapist uses heart rate, speech tone, and text from wearables to build a digital twin and offer proactive mental health support.