Would You Open Up To A Chatbot Therapist?


Would you share your deepest anxiety with Alexa? Or maybe ask Siri for some emotional support after a particularly stressful and eventful day? We are increasingly turning to chatbots on smart speakers or websites and apps to answer questions. And as these systems, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) software, become ever more sophisticated, they are starting to provide pretty decent, detailed answers. But will such chatbots ever be human-like enough to become useful and effective therapists? What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Would you open up to a chatbot therapist?

Posted by on 11 May 2023

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    MS

    Haha I hope I'm never that desperate! No thanks! You are better off just reading a self help book.

    Posted by MS on 18 Nov 2023
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    yelsha42

    Not likely

    Posted by yelsha42 on 23 Jul 2023
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    kendallx3

    No way!!!

    Posted by kendallx3 on 23 Jul 2023
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    MelindaB

    Never. I dont want to talk to a robot about anything especially any problems I have. Are we supposed to believe an AI chatbox, robot, whatever could possibly solve our emotional problems? If thats what the world is coming too I think it would be a bit scary.

    Posted by MelindaB on 23 Jul 2023
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    Michelle

    no thanks It would be like talking to a brick wall

    Posted by Michelle on 26 Jun 2023
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    Minh-Hai Henry

    seems so silly.

    Posted by Minh-Hai Henry on 30 May 2023
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    MIMS

    I agree with the previous comment - Chatbots......bit like Facebook friends all based on AI BS!!!

    Posted by MIMS on 30 May 2023
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    Turbotom

    No thank you, it would be weird and there needs to be some boundaries

    Posted by Turbotom on 25 May 2023
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    sandra

    I'd rather talk my problems out with my dog or cat! I've tried the bots on a couple of websites and all they give is standard, pre-programmed info and rarely relevant. At least my dog wags her tail and makes me feel better :)

    Posted by sandra on 25 May 2023
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    vlee

    No way! The less they know about me the better. I use Google to ask basic things like what the weather outlook is but that's about it.

    Posted by vlee on 25 May 2023
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    Michelle

    No but really its like opening up to a stranger and then they tell you they don't care. Robot response

    Posted by Michelle on 19 May 2023
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    mact

    Chatbots......bit like Facevbook friends all based on AI BS!!!

    Posted by mact on 15 May 2023
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    angela

    Where are our pay outs

    Posted by angela on 15 May 2023
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    Paula

    No way. I have never used one yet that I found of any use so there is no way I would trust one to help me with a serious issue.

    Posted by Paula on 14 May 2023
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    Market guru

    No way might as well talk to a brick wall as it has the same level of emotion.

    Posted by Market guru on 13 May 2023
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    coaster

    Nope. How can a robot empathise with you.

    Posted by coaster on 12 May 2023
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    Paul

    Do not use alexa or siri so no.

    Posted by Paul on 12 May 2023
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