We Need to Talk About AI: China’s Therapists Lose Patients to Tech
As more Chinese turn to AI tools for counseling, mental health professionals warn that the technology could be making people worse.
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Published: 1 July 2026
Source: Sixth Tone (CN)
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare
Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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