Doug Newton

Mental health providers are using artificial intelligence to lighten their administrative load, from summarizing notes to managing patient records.

Doug Newton is the chief medical officer at Rula, a behavioral health company.

He says therapists should never rely on AI alone, and patients must be told when it's used.

Critics warn about data breaches and sharing deeply personal details with artificial intelligence.

Some states, including California and Illinois, have passed laws banning AI use in diagnosis or treatment plans.

Windsor Johnston, NPR News.