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[Editorial] Questions AI cannot answer

Authors
The Lancet Psychiatry
Journal
The Lancet Psychiatry
Publication date
2026-09-01
Source
rss_lancet_psy
Original record ID
270236
Summary status
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Analysis status
error
Original last updated
2026-08-17T07:49:42.000Z

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Abstract

The new era of artificial intelligence (AI) in health has arrived. AI tools are being developed and adopted across research and clinical practice. In mental health, generative AI is already being used to facilitate administrative tasks in clinical practice and in a variety of ways in research. More controversially, AI agents are being used by individuals seeking help or just companionship. The key questions now are about safety, equity, clinical accountability, and how AI tools can be used responsibly to improve mental health.