Illinois bill to ban AI therapists heads to Pritzker’s desk

Illinois bill to ban AI therapists heads to Pritzker’s desk

Ill. (WTVO) — Legislators have passed a bill that would ban the use of AI therapists and regulate the use of AI in therapy, which is awaiting Pritzker's approval. The Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act requires that a licensed professional be the only entity to provide therapeutic or psychotherapeutic services to another person. The legislation mandates that professionals must not use AI for independent therapeutic decisions,…