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When Companion Chatbots Become Therapists

47 mins·16:00, 12 Sept 2025
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When Companion Chatbots Become Therapists

47 mins
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16:00, 12 Sept 2025
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Guest: Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, Consultant Psychiatrist | Mediha Mahmood (CEO), Content Forum Malaysia

People - adults and children - are turning to AI chatbots to talk about their mental health and how they’re feeling. But is this as harmless as it seems when in some cases, people are pushed to psychosis or even suicide? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam and CEO of Content Forum Malaysia Mediha Mahmood  to dive into the dark truths of people turning to bots for advice and what guardrails are needed. 

If you are in need of emotional support, look for local support within your community, or call helplines like: Befrienders KL at 03-7627 2929, Talian HEAL at 15 555, or MIASA at 1-800-1800-66.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Presenter: Lim Sue Ann

Producer: Muhammad Naufal Ubaidi, Lim Sue Ann

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