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Making mental health chatbots more culturally sensitive won't necessarily make them safer
Demand for mental health care in Canada has risen sharply. In a health care system already short of publicly funded specialists, Canadians often wait months for support.
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Demand for mental health care in Canada has risen sharply, straining a system already lacking publicly funded specialists. Canadians often endure months-long waits for support. To fill the gap, many are turning to general‑purpose generative AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, drawn by their free, immediate, and round‑the‑clock availability.
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