AI Therapy under the EU AI Act
AI Act Adam Radivojevic ● Covered by 75 sources
The EU AI Act regulates AI systems used for therapy or emotional support through both system-level and model-level obligations, including potential bans for systems that exploit vulnerable users' vulnerabilities to cause harm. AI systems marketed for mental health purposes may be classified as high-risk medical devices requiring third-party conformity assessments, risk management systems, and technical documentation, with enforcement beginning August 2, 2026. Providers must ensure transparency by disclosing AI interaction to users, with heightened care for vulnerable groups like children and elderly people who may not realize they're communicating with an AI rather than a human professional.
Why it matters
This page aims to provide an overview of AI systems, and in particular general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, used for the purpose of therapy or emotional support under the AI Act. It explores the obligations of providers of these AI systems both on the system as well as on the model level. Summary Coming up in […]