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The Hidden Danger of Using AI as a Therapist

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April 29, 2026 · 1:53 PM

Many individuals already turn to AI to vent, seek advice, and gain emotional support. But can a machine truly replicate human listening, empathy, and accountability? In a recent installment of RedCast, Sérgio Sacani and Miguel Nicolelis delve into the risks of relying on AI as a 'therapist': emotional dependency, unethical responses, a false sense of belonging, and detrimental effects on mental health.

"Excerpt from RedCast Episode: SERGIO SACANI + MIGUEL NICOLELIS – LIVE ON REDCAST"

The discussion raises a critical question: Would you entrust your emotional struggles to artificial intelligence?