Do you understand the, the appeal of using AI as one of those tools?

Absolutely.

To understand the appeal of AI for emotional social support, we have to consider all the barriers to access that people are dealing with.

There are the, the wait lists that are long, especially in the public system.

There's the cost of private services.

There's also the, the fear of stigma, right? Uh, it's one of the most common reasons for why people turn to chatbots for mental health support is that it feels less threatening to talk about your problems, about your fears, about your mental health difficulties to a chatbot rather than to a human professional.

Um, and in a way, this can be leveraged to help people consult and access professional services, especially when the chatbots reminds the users that, yes, they can give some answers, but in the end, if they are dealing with a mental health problem, they have to consult a professional.

What are some of the other concerns that you have around this?