Jodi Halpern
Professor of bioethics and psychiatrist at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in empathy, ethics, and the intersection of AI and healthcare.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 55min
Kaiser Therapists Battle to Fend Off Artificial Intelligence
April Dembosky, a health correspondent, discusses the contentious role of AI in mental health care with bioethics expert Jodi Halpern. They delve into Kaiser's refusal to guarantee that AI won't replace human therapists, raising concerns about job security. The conversation examines current uses of AI, from digital scribes to chatbots, and the ethical implications of empathy in AI therapies. Halpern warns of the potential emotional risks while advocating for regulations to ensure safety and efficacy in integrating AI into therapeutic settings.
Feb 19, 2025 • 33min
Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking
Dr. Jodi Halpern, a UC Berkeley professor and expert in AI ethics and bioethics, dives into the intriguing world of longevity tourism, exploring the lavish treatments aimed at extending life. She discusses the troubling mental health implications of rising AI technology, citing ethical dilemmas around privacy and emotional dependency. Additionally, Jodi sheds light on the alarming global mental health crisis, marked by increasing loneliness, while also addressing the controversial environmental impact of fracking on communities.
