AI chatbots for promoting healthy habits: Legal, ethical, and societal considerations — van Kolfschooten et al. (2025)
Machine learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are increasingly used to promote health and encourage individuals to adopt healthier behaviors. Chatbots driven by generative AI (genAI) simulate human interactions through text or voice to generate personalized content with guidance on topics such as smoking cessation, nutrition, managing stress, and sleep improvement. The use of AI chatbots for health promotion and wellness has been growing since 2023. While empirical evidence suggests their effectiveness in supporting behavioral change and mental health, the legal, ethical, and…
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