Korea drafts guidance on generative AI for emotional interaction and mental health
ProfChesterman · x · 2026-10-23
Korea has begun developing guidance on the use of generative AI for emotional interaction and mental-health purposes, focusing on two key risks: over-dependence on AI and substituting AI for human relationships.
The author notes Korea has encountered these challenges early — from major cyber incidents to the newer question of how society should relate to relational or companion AI.
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