Champaign Voices
Chatbots Begin Offering Therapy Vibes; Actual Therapists Request Boundaries
Published: April 29, 2026
AI companions marketed emotional support as clinicians warned about dependency, privacy, and the difference between comfort and care. What do you think?
“My dog keeps secrets better than a server.”
“If the bot helps at 2 a.m., okay. If it bills my data, no.”
“I don't want therapy from a toaster.”