Imagine returning home after a long workday and being greeted by an AI chatbot that adjusts your lights, asks how your day went, and offers support. This seemingly futuristic scene could become reality as AI therapy gains ground in mental health care. 200 people with depression, anxiety, or eating disorder risk were randomly assigned to use either an AI therapist or no treatment, and the results were astounding. The AI chatbot outperformed human therapists by showing significant improvement for those who used it. Why? Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that the AI bot’s training focused on proven techniques, allowing it to excel at providing therapy.