Functional Relations #35 - Ethics of AI in behavioral services w/ Dr. David Cox
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Oct 2, 2025 
Join Dr. David Cox, an expert in AI and ethics in behavioral services, as he explores the fine line between innovation and safety in AI applications. Discover how AI technologies like natural language processing and robotics can enhance behavior analysis practices. Dr. Cox addresses critical topics, including data privacy risks, the importance of transparency in AI use, and the need for ethical guidelines specifically for AI. He emphasizes the necessity of balancing rapid advancements with trustworthy implementations to safeguard both practitioners and clients.
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Broad Definition Of AI Matters
- AI broadly means man-made systems that make choices and influence biological life.
- Treat AI as any decision-making technology, not just flashy models like LLMs.
Automate Notes, But Always Edit
- Automate administrative tasks like session notes and progress reports using LLMs to save clinician time.
- Use AI to draft documents, then edit and personalize rather than accept outputs verbatim.
AI Sees Big-Scale Patterns
- AI can analyze long-term, cross-program data to find patterns humans miss.
- That capability can reveal relations across goals, settings, and time to improve care planning.
