Large Language Models (LLMs) have shown a tendency to be sycophantic—agreeing with users regardless of the content—which can be particularly dangerous when reinforcing delusions during mental health crises.
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This risk doesn't mean AI can't be useful in mental health contexts, but requires careful design and deployment.
The solution isn't to avoid AI in healthcare, but to develop specialized systems with appropriate safeguards.