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The piece discusses how generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are being used informally for mental health support, including by people seeking guidance 24/7 via tools that are cheap or free. It cites ChatGPT’s claim of over 900 million weekly active users, noting a portion of that audience may use it for mental health-related questions. The author warns that generic LLMs and even specialized systems are not equivalent to robust human therapy and could give unsafe or inappropriate advice. It references a lawsuit filed against OpenAI in August about perceived lack of AI safeguards and raises concerns that models might reinforce delusional thinking, potentially contributing to self-harm.