Illinois adopts protections against use of AI in therapy

Gary Enos

doi:10.1002/mhw.34555

August 17, 2025Mental Health Weekly

Illinois adopts protections against use of AI in therapy

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Key Points

Illinois' legislation to protect against AI in therapy aims to safeguard mental health care standards, and it prioritizes human interaction in clinical settings.
The new law represents one of the most stringent responses in the U.S. towards the use of AI, particularly chatbots, in therapeutic environments.
Legislators emphasize the importance of human therapists in providing mental health care, marking a significant stance against AI integration.
This move suggests a growing awareness of the potential risks and limitations associated with AI technologies in sensitive fields like mental health.

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Illinois lawmakers passed legislation restricting AI use in therapy, highlighting concerns about mental health impacts.

Abstract

Political leaders in Illinois are seeking to get out ahead of the potential for wider use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical mental health services, passing what appears to be the nation's strongest protection against use of AI chatbots as therapy.

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