Human Touch Still Essential: AI Falls Short in Addiction Recovery, Expert Says

Human Touch Still Essential: AI Falls Short in Addiction Recovery, Expert Says

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While artificial intelligence offers potential benefits in therapy and counseling, a recovering alcoholic and former paramedic contends that it cannot replicate the crucial human connection found in successful addiction recovery programs. Highlighting the irreplaceable value of shared experiences and mutual understanding among individuals battling addiction, the expert emphasizes that AI’s technological capabilities are insufficient to provide the nuanced support required. This perspective emerged from a discussion on Reddit: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1ndlubh/ai_can_never_be_an_alcoholic/]