New Illinois law limits AI's role in mental health advice and therapy

New Illinois law limits AI's role in mental health advice and therapy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a law limiting artificial intelligence models' ability to give mental health advice in Illinois. The governor's office said the legislation, HB1806, protects patients by ensuring AI is not used in mental health and therapeutic decision-making. However, the new law allows for AI to be used in administrative and support services for licensed behavioral health professionals. The law is aimed at…

Villivalam law to safeguard residents from use of AI in mental health treatment

SPRINGFIELD — As artificial intelligence continues to become more widely used, State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge with a new law ensuring those seeking mental health treatment are safeguarded from loopholes allowing AI in health care. “It is imperative that we provide our communities with the critical mental health support they need and are seeking,” said Villivalam. “By setting guidelines for the use of AI in mental health treat…