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77 percent of U.S. psychologists say patients use AI for mental health support; dependence, delusion concerns
More than 7 out of 10 U.S. psychologists said they have heard from patients that they use artificial intelligence for mental health support, a survey showed. In a poll of about 1,200 psychologists by the American Psychological Association, 77 percent said patients use AI for emotional support, diagnosis or companionship. Respondents also reported cases of chatbot dependence and distorted thinking or delusions linked to chatbots.
Games & Commerce
AliExpress, KOIMA tighten safety controls on spring cross-border shopping items
AliExpress said on Monday it worked with the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) to carry out pre-emptive safety tests on key categories as demand for cross-border direct purchases rises in spring. The inspection covered 136 products including children’s school supplies, toys, back-to-school items and seasonal clothing. Seven certified domestic testing institutions participated. AliExpress said 118 products met Korean safety standards, while sales of 18 were halted and relisting blocked.
Industry
South Korea launches program to develop 500 promising exporters
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said it will start recruiting companies from Jan. 16 for the K-Export Star 500 program. It aims to select promising exporters and foster 500 firms into “export star” companies with at least $10 million in exports by 2030. The ministry cited export concentration among top firms and said support will be provided with five agencies across marketing, certification and patents, export finance and R&D consulting.