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American Psychology Association warns against using AI for therapy
NBC News· 2025-11-15 03:00
And speaking of all the debates of all the ways that AI is set to give us a hand, what about using AI as your therapist. Well, today the American Psychology Association is out with this new advisory about using AI chatbots for therapy warning that they cannot substitute care from a qualified human professional. Even as there is this shortage of behavioral therapists nationwide and chatbots seem more than willing to dole out advice on mental health.Let's bring in Dr. . Dr. . Judy Ho, a clinical forensic neur ...
H-1B reality hits home; Games24x7 layoffs
The Economic Times· 2025-09-11 01:30
H-1B Visa Trends - Indian IT services exporters, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and LTIMindtree, have reduced H-1B filings by an average of 46% over five years, with TCS reporting 5,505 H-1B employees last year, second only to Amazon [3][10] - Global peers like Accenture, Capgemini, Cognizant, and IBM have also seen an average drop of 44% in H-1B filings between FY21 and FY25 [3][10] - Big Tech companies are increasing their H-1B sponsorships, with OpenAI filing 76 petitions and Anthropic filing 41 [3][10] Industry Adaptation - Indian software giants are shifting their business models by hiring locally, nearshoring to Mexico and Eastern Europe, and automating core processes due to immigration fatigue, geopolitical unease, and rising protectionism [5][12] - The proposed HIRE Act, which aims to tax US firms that outsource, could further complicate the H-1B landscape [10] Real-Money Gaming Sector - Games24x7 plans to lay off 500 employees, approximately 70% of its workforce, due to a ban on online real-money gaming [5][12] - The gaming sector is facing significant challenges, with over 2,000 professionals actively seeking new jobs following the ban [7][12] - Other companies, such as Mobile Premier League, have also laid off around 60% of their Indian staff due to the new regulations [7][12] AI in Therapy - Demand for online therapy is increasing, with startups like Docvita and Amaha Health reporting user growth of 16% and 80% year-on-year, respectively [8][12] - Startups are developing AI tools to enhance therapy services, including chatbots for matching clients with therapists [8][12]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-13 08:39
Career Trends - Writers, actors, and musicians are transitioning from creative careers to talk therapists [1] - The article explores the reasons behind this career shift [1]