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Laura Riley
Mother of Sophie; provided first‑hand accounts and quotes about her daughter's mental health and interactions with ChatGPT as presented in the episode.
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Oct 8, 2025
• 28min
My daughter used ChatGPT as a therapist, then took her own life
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Katie Gatens, a Commissioning Editor at The Sunday Times, joins Laura Riley, mother of Sophie, to delve into a harrowing story. They uncover how Sophie confided her deepest struggles to ChatGPT, using the AI as a secret therapist. Laura reveals her concerns over AI’s ability to mimic human empathy, which may have kept Sophie from seeking help. The discussion raises critical questions about the responsibility of tech companies, as well as the potential for AI to aid mental health if properly regulated.
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