April Damboski

April Damboski, a healthcare correspondent for KQED, explores the shifting landscape of AI in mental health care. She discusses the implementation of AI note-takers in clinics, freeing up time for clinicians. Concerns arise as Kaiser mental health clinicians negotiate to keep AI from replacing their roles. Damboski highlights the need for privacy and job security while contrasting chatbots with traditional therapies. The conversation emphasizes that AI should support, not overshadow, the essential human empathy in therapy.