Artificial intelligence and psychology

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been swiftly progressing and caused many changes and improvements in various fields. Psychology is one such field deeply impacted by AI and in this brief article, we will explore whether AI is a threat or an advantage for psychologists. We will examine the benefits and risks of using AI in psychology and how it can potentially change the way psychologists work. We also discuss the main areas in psychology where AI can help, whether it is in research, counseling, psychotherapy, or mental health in general. Besides those benefits, we analyze the potential risks it may bring along, such as the risk for bias and ethical issues. The main conclusion is that, besides the anxiety it may bring, it is a tool like any other and it is up to humans in general and, in this case, to psychologists, to use it responsibly. And although the outcomes of AI may seem impressive oftentimes, they are only as good as the input they receive and the data they are trained on.