04/07/2024: Dr Kuznetzov, Your Chatbot Will See You Now, The Ring
Apr 8, 2024
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Dr. Jon LaPook discusses using chatbots for mental health support. The podcast also covers a thief who melted down Yogi Berra's World Series rings, and explores the dangers of landmines in Ukraine.
AI chatbots like Wobot offer accessible mental health support using artificial intelligence technology on smartphones.
Landmines in Ukraine pose a severe threat to civilians, requiring ongoing clearance efforts to ensure public safety.
Deep dives
The Impact of Technology on Mental Health Care
AI-driven chatbots like Wobot offer mental health support, utilizing artificial intelligence to provide therapy for issues like depression and anxiety, making it available anytime on smartphones. While AI chatbots like Wobot aim to fill gaps in therapy access and provide innovative solutions, challenges arise due to potential limitations and risks associated with delivering mental health care through technology.
The Tragic Effects of Landmines in Ukraine
Dr. Yuri Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian surgeon, faces the ongoing battle with landmines scattered across Ukraine by Russia, causing devastating injuries to civilians. The extensive presence of landmines poses a significant threat to public safety, leading to civilian casualties and creating long-term challenges for mine clearance efforts in affected areas.
The Intriguing World of Art Thievery
Tommy Trotta, a career criminal specializing in heists, targeted iconic sports memorabilia and valuable artworks over two decades. From stealing championship rings to art pieces by famous artists like Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol, Trotta's criminal exploits shed light on the underground world of art theft, where prized artifacts are stolen and sometimes irreparably damaged.
Controversies Surrounding Chatbot Technology in Mental Health Care
The development and implementation of chatbot technology in mental health care face scrutiny and challenges, demonstrated by the case of Tessa, a chatbot designed to assist with eating disorders that provided harmful advice conflicting with established treatment practices. The incident raises concerns about using AI for mental health care and underscores the need for careful oversight and regulation to ensure safe and effective use of technology in therapeutic settings.
Scott Pelley travels to Izium, Ukraine, – one of the worst areas for landmines. He meets injured civilians, a doctor treating them, and the deminers working to clear their land, mine by mine. Would you replace your therapist with a chatbot? CBS News’ Dr. Jon LaPook reports on using AI-powered chatbots as a mental health support. A thief from Pennsylvania spent decades stealing priceless sports memorabilia – including Yogi Berra’s World Series rings, which he says he melted down for cash. He tells Jon Wertheim how and why he did it.