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Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province. The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province. The outbreak, declared in mid-May, has
Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province.
Congo’s Fast-Moving Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Eighth Province
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has spread to an eighth province in the country’s north, authorities said on Sunday. The Health Ministry has recorded two cases, including one death, in Nord-Ubangi province, bordering the Central African Republic. The ministry said both patients were men in their 20s ...
Black and Gold take care of business in Conway
App State football traveled down to Conway, South Carolina Friday. The Black and Gold looked to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss to Old Dominion University in a back and forth shootout with rival Coastal Carolina University. The first quarter was off to a shaky start. App State, who let penalties rule it last week...
Promising Entertainment Stocks To Follow Today
Walt Disney, Spotify Technology, Verizon Communications, Take-Two Interactive Software, and Caesars Entertainment are the five Entertainment stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Entertainment stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that produce or distribute
Infectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measles
While money is pumped into state and local health departments to help counter the growing measles outbreaks across the country, experts say clear communication from top health leaders seems lacking…
‘The Field Is Atrocious,’ ‘Risking Players’ Health’ — Super Bowl Champion, NFL Fans Rip Playing Surface in London for Jaguars-Texans Game
The NFL’s 2026 international series has gotten off to a solid start, with games in Australia and Brazil followed by two matchups in London. Now, the fifth international game of the season, and third in London, features the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in Week 6.
Google debuts $180 Fitbit Edge tracker in continued health push
The new device gives Google another way to promote its redesigned health app, which debuted in May and replaced the old Fitbit user experience.
Google debuts $180 Fitbit Edge tracker in continued health push
The new device gives Google another way to promote its redesigned health app, which debuted in May and replaced the old Fitbit user experience.
Whatever you do, don't buy a Fitbit Edge on day one
Thinking of buying the Fitbit Edge? From early firmware bugs to Black Friday deals, here is why waiting for a few weeks is the smartest move.
Sunday football open thread
OK, no time for frills, fuss, or too many words. Tottenham Hotspur’s men’s team doesn’t play football until Monday afternoon/evening when they host Coventry, but there are still football games to watch and talk about, if you wanna do so. Which I assume you do, because there are always comments on these open threads, and […]
Five players who stood out in Nebraska football’s loss to Oregon
Saturday night hope turned into Sunday morning heartbreak for Nebraska football fans this weekend. Former Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola entered the game down five points in the fourth quarter and led Oregon to victory on his new home field. Nebraska (5-2, 2-2) lost 17-14 to the Ducks (4-2, 2-1) in Autzen Stadium late Saturday night. Over the last two weeks, fourth-quarter execution has plagued NU, with Oregon and Indiana outscoring them 25-7 in the final period.
‘They Want to Get Into the Taylor Swift Business’ — Media Analyst ‘Rationalizes’ Travis Kelce Possibly Coming in as Troy Aikman’s ESPN Replacement
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce re-signed with the franchise this offseason, and the Chiefs have come flying out of the blocks to a 4-0 record. Once the current season ends, however, there is some speculation about where Kelce may head next, particularly if it comes to a role in the broadcasting booth.
Sunday Night Football: How to watch the Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game tonight
Country music singer rips ‘parasites’ accusing him of using satanic imagery in shows
He hit back at the critics during a recent interview.
At the center of the state’s growing measles outbreak, it’s business as usual
In hard-hit Mifflin County, concern for the potentially deadly virus has yet to catch up to national alarm.
‘Your health is your wealth’: Martin Ho, away from the game
The Tottenham boss on golf, yoga and why switching off makes him better at the day job, plus the Spurs staff who’d give him a game.
Sony’s PlayStation 6 Price Is Set To Surpass $1000, As RAM and SSD Costs Have Risen Over $680
PlayStation 6 RAM and SSD costs near $700, pointing to a PS6 price over $1000 and likely 32GB RAM / 2TB specs
Where to watch Packers vs. Cowboys: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for NFL 'Sunday Night Football'
Here is everything you need to know to watch Packers vs. Cowboys, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Chinese scientists develop nanoparticles to improve pesticide
In a study published in the Journal of Controlled Release, researchers mimicked gut bacteria pili-hair-like structures that function as hooks-to design hollow, rough-surfaced silica nanoparticles
Yahoo Top 10: After one of the wildest college football Saturdays in years, which team deserves top spot?
Georgia’s Last-Second Loss Sends Shockwaves Across the SEC
The #1 Georgia Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC) are one piece of a chaotic Saturday in the college football landscape. Georgia fell in shocking fashion to the Auburn Tigers by a score of 27-24. The Bulldogs were in the midst of a frantic comeback effort, but QB Gunner Stockton cost them the game with a late-game […] The post Georgia’s Last-Second Loss Sends Shockwaves Across the SEC appeared first on HEAVY.
Nebraska vs Oregon – Game Thread of STAYING ALERT!
Are you awake? Are you ready to go? What an incredible day in college football. Georgia lost. Texas lost. Indiana lost. Alabama lost. Missouri lost. Right now Notre Dame is…… just took the lead against BYU. Miami and FSU are in overtime. What will Nebraska do? We will be doing a watch along on Youtube,.
Seventeen's hot new JxJ unit are showing off their chemistry — with a little help from Pinterest
Jeonghan and Joshua from the mega K-pop boy band Seventeen are offering fans a dream to lose themselves in and a mood board for shopping
CDC sends a ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a disease expert to assist with the response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. “CDC will continue working closely with…
Nebraska football vs. Oregon live updates, stats and highlights
Nebraska heads out west to face Oregon. The Huskers are coming off a 20-17 loss to Indiana, while the Ducks lost 17-15 to UCLA at Autzen Stadium.
UAlbany football rips Golden Apple Trophy away from Stony Brook
UAlbany neutralized Stony Brook's pass rush, which led the nation with 24 sacks. The Seawolves finished with one sack and defensive end Khalid Bueno, first in FCS with 10 1/2 sacks, had none Saturday
Favorite Business Case Studies of MBA Graduates
A look at over 20 cases that defined the MBA experience for the Best & Brightest and MBAs to Watch Class of 2026.
The strange genius of Nathan Fielder, explained in 5 episodes
Nathan Fielder’s ‘You Can See Everything’ has everyone talking. But how do you even begin to explain his whole... thing? These five essential TV episodes are a good place to start.
Ellen DeGeneres appears in rare TV interview 4 years after talk show’s end
Ellen DeGeneres stopped by ‘The Graham Norton Show’ on Friday to discuss her past and future in television, quipping that she could easily get a show in the U.K.
Hate Auburn When You Can
The more college football changes, the more important rivalries become.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) - What Are Researchers Thinking About This Stock?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY - Get Free Report) has received a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the nine analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a
Iconic musician gives health update, reveals he’s not allowed to drive
The 77-year-old singer has a neurological condition that affects his balance and other functions.
Man Shows Up to AI Job Interview With His Own Helicopter AI to Interview for Him
An influencer invited his own AI, dubbed Victor, to sit in on yet another interview with a chatbot. Chaos ensued.
AI midwife seeks to fill gaps in Zimbabwe's maternal health care
With public health services stretched thin, women in Zimbabwe sometimes struggle to access reliable information about pregnancy and childbirth. A locally developed app aims to answer their questions…
North Carolina Football vs. Duke: Betting Lines, Injury Report
Fresh off an upset at Pitt, the underdog North Carolina Tar Heels visit Durham to battle the Duke Blue Devils.
24-Team College Football Playoff Coming as Soon as 2027
The 12-team playoff era didn’t last long. After just three years, it seems all but official that the playoff will double in size to 24 teams making it feel much more like the NCAA basketball tournament than the original 4-team playoff that lasted from the 2014-2023 season. With the news, we explain the details and […]
Newcastle join Juventus and Roma in race for Sporting’s Doumbia
Newcastle have joined Juventus and Roma in tracking Sporting midfielder Issa Doumbia, just months after his move to Portugal.As noted by Tuttomercatoweb, A Bola splashed the story across its front pag...
Rayo-Athletic to be played behind closed doors
The Rayo-Athletic Club match was suspended after 20 minutes of play on October 10. Now, the sole competition judge has decided that the match will be played at a press conference.The match was suspend...
CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak
State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department
Cardiologists Share 10 Foods to Avoid With High Blood Pressure
From processed meats to sugary drinks, here are the foods and drinks to cut back on If you have hypertension.
SEC’s Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports
Speaking at SEC basketball media days, Sankey emphasized the need for federal help but noted the conference might take a more active role if Congress falls short.
Germany win over 80 World Cup
Germany's over 80 team has won the inaugural World Cup title in Australia and said that this success goes beyond football. "We need to ensure that more older people take part in sport," player Michael Rätsch from Hertha Berlin told dpa.
Alabama vs. Tennessee: How to watch today's NCAA college football game, where to stream and more
How to watch the Alabama vs. Tennessee game this Saturday.
Notre Dame vs. BYU: How to watch tonight's NCAA college football game, where to stream and more
How to watch the Notre Dame vs. BYU game this Saturday.
Ohio State vs. Indiana: How to watch today's NCAA college football game, where to stream and more
How to watch the Ohio State vs. Indiana game this Saturday.
Oregon makes girls flag football history. Nike, Seattle Seahawks helped make it happen
With support from some of the Pacific Northwest's biggest names, Oregon makes history for itself and hits a milestone for the nation.
MSU vs. Northwestern. How to watch Big Ten football game
The MSU Spartans host Northwestern at noon Saturday, Oct. 17. Fans are in for sunny, yet cold, weather.
Legendary chart-topping singer, TV host dead at 86: ‘Brought joy to generations’
She had a historic career.
Have a passion for collecting? You, too, can create a ‘pocket museum.’
But a pocket, or micro, museum is not just a bunch of objects. You need to have a story.
Trump signs Executive Order waiving sanctions against Russia
President Donald Trump cited “national interests” for the decision to waive a punishing sanctions package targeting Russian exports and leaders.
Where to watch Tennessee vs. Alabama today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Vols vs. Tide
Tennessee hosts Alabama in the latest edition of the college football rivalry. Here's how to watch it with TV and live streaming information.
Today's 5️⃣ top stories: Tebas-Florentino war, Bellingham until 2031
Saturday, October 17 is here, bringing a day packed with football and news. So let's run through the five stories you can't miss to start your day...The Tebas–Florentino Pérez feud is heating up���...
Tebas’s Real Madrid TV comments draw CSD review
Spain’s Consejo Superior de Deportes (CSD) is studying whether to act on its own initiative over remarks by LaLiga president and Spanish federation vice-president Javier Tebas about Real Madrid TV, ...
High school football: Friday's scores
Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Friday, Oct, 16.
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Acquires 268,710 Shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. $LYV
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its position in shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV - Free Report) by 253.4% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 374,747 shares of the compa
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. $MSGE Stock Bought by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings in Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE:MSGE - Free Report) by 42.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,229,680 shares of the co
Hackers Use Compromised ConnectWise Credential to Sign In to 173 Microsoft 365 Tenants
Attackers used a compromised ConnectWise Cloud Backup credential for unauthorized sign-ins across 173 Microsoft 365 tenants.
Valencia football takes care of business in matinee win over Canyon
High winds or a moved-up kickoff time, nothing stopped the Vikings from winning on Friday as Valencia came away with a 71-7 over the Cowboys and spoiled Canyon’s senior night. […]
Quakertown football wins fourth straight with victory over CR North
Quakertown dispatched Council Rock North in a Suburban One League Continental Conference high school football game. The Panthers have won 4 straight.
Provo businesses hoping for tourism spike from Notre Dame-BYU football game
Irish fans exploring Provo's Center Street Friday afternoon said they had traveled from places like Connecticut, Ohio and California to catch the big game.
Good Sports: Bulldog Blitz descending back into the Valley
Some traditions are just too good to stay grounded as a Valley skydiving team is making its way to high school football games.
Lobo football team treats paradise like a business trip
The real challenge Hawaii may pose could lie in the travel required to visit the islands.
WKU celebrates CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health Institute
Western Kentucky University celebrated the newly established CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health (ARCH) Institute.
A Former Rome Reporter on the Pope’s Health and Legacy
For a former Rome bureau chief, Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis prompted pressing questions about life and legacy.
Kentucky gets some good news linebacker on Friday
Kentucky football has dealt with several injuries at linebacker, but received some good news prior to their game against Oklahoma.
AI chatbots could make healthcare more accessible, but some doctors are still wary
AI chatbots are everywhere these days, helping to write emails or draft resumes and answer users’ burning questions about everything from their love life to medical advice.
Sports Overtime: Week 8 (Friday, Oct. 16, 2026)
Watch highlights and view scores from Week 8 of the 2026 NSAA football season.
Manny Diaz has Suggestion to Fix Transfers in College Athletics
Duke football head coach Manny Diaz has a great suggestion on how to fix transfers in college athletics.
Community invited to 5th annual Night of the Living Health Fair
The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23 at Rural Health, Inc.'s Anna location.
Football Obsessions Impact Productivity and Health for Fans
Learn how football obsessions impact productivity, how to safely deal with football fandom in safe ways. Manage being a football fan with grace.
M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment Promotes Conall McAteer to UK Executive Creative Director
October, 2026 - M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment has promoted Creative Director Conall McAteer to the newly created role of
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NASDAQ:PLAY)
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY - Get Free Report) was the target of unusually large options trading on Friday. Investors purchased 5,009 call options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 37% compared to the typical daily volume of 3,653 call options.
US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows
The CDC reports 451 hospitalisations nationwide as health officials expand vaccination efforts.
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College Football Playoff Expansion Could Change Everything For Texas A&M
A proposed 24-team College Football Playoff could give Texas A&M more postseason opportunities, but Mike Elko faces bigger problems with the Aggies struggling in 2026.
The Next Pandemic Might Already Be Taking Shape at the Edge of the World’s Vanishing Forests
Outbreaks cluster where people, livestock, and damaged ecosystems collide, a new Nature study finds.
Important Players to Watch: College Football Week 5
The season is progressing but Jesse Legree and Jeremiah Smith are elevating every week along with others
Indiana football hosts Ohio State: 3 Things to watch for
Indiana football is set to play its biggest home game in program history Saturday. Here’s what to watch for.
Tennessee-Alabama football game score predictions
Tennessee versus Alabama football game score predictions in Week 7.
John Mills urges Washington football OL to keep pushing forward
After struggling through the first half of the season, John Mills has urged Washington's offensive line to keep pushing forward.
OU football head coach contracts details: What is Brent Venables' buyout?
OU football head coach Brent Venables’ contract extension details were released Friday morning, which the OU Daily obtained.
NCAA sues Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine after executive order flouting new eligibility rules
DeWine’s executive order comes against a backdrop of eligibility chaos that has enveloped college sports this summer.
Napoli must separate McTominay contract negotiations from their midfield plan
Scott McTominay’s reported contract discussions have brought Napoli’s approach to retaining important players back into focus.The immediate temptation is to read every negotiating position as a pr...
Billy Joel Shares Heartbreaking Health Update After Brain Disorder Surgery
The 'Piano Man' singer, 77, was forced to cancel his tour in 2025 due to normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Billy Joel Shares Heartbreaking Health Update After Brain Disorder Surgery
The 'Piano Man' singer, 77, was forced to cancel his tour in 2025 due to normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Registration is open for high school winter sports
Registration is now officially open for high school winter sports for the City School District of Albany! Any student in grades 9-12 who is interested in trying out for boys' basketball, girls' basketball, bowling, cheerleading, boys' indoor track, girls' indoor track, spirit team, boys' swimming and diving, boys' wrestling and girls' wrestling is invited to register via Final Forms. Important: please note that registration for winter sports ends on Friday, Nov. 13. Practices and tryouts for winter sports begin on Monday, Nov. 16. FINAL FORMS Each season, the following must be done prior to the first day of tryouts and practices: A parent or guardian must initiate the registration process for their student-athlete in Final Forms, filling out the required forms such as Interval Sports Health History and the Athletic Consent Form. The student-athlete must sign and complete their required forms. A reminder that all students who would like to play an interscholastic sport need to have a current physical conducted within a year on file. PHYSICALS A physical conducted within the last 12 months is mandatory for any student interested in trying out for an athletic team and must be uploaded into the Final Forms platform. Families are encouraged to get a completed physical from their child's physician. If you are unable to get a physical from your child's physician, you can schedule a free physical with Whitney Young's school-based health center by calling (518) 573-2556. Additionally, the district physician will also be available to facilitate sports physicals at Albany High in room 4253 on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sports physicals on Nov. 12 and 13 are free and no appointment is necessary. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Please note that students must have a good attendance record and be in good standing academically to be eligible to participate in an athletic team. Eligibility is determined based on quarterly grades, and interim progress reports will serve as an important academic checkpoint for all student‑athletes. For additional details about academic eligibility, please see our Athletic Code of Conduct. For our winter teams, academic eligibility to start the season will be based on final first-quarter grades. The first marking period ends Nov. 13. Albany High offers free tutoring facilitated by Albany High teachers Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. for students who need extra help with their academics. See this flyer for additional details. IMPORTANT DATES Seniors, please mark your calendars for Senior Media Day for winter sports, which will take place on Monday, Nov. 30. All student-athletes playing winter sports will also participate in our winter sports picture days, which will take place Tuesday, Dec. 15–Thursday, Dec. 18. Specific dates and times for each team will be shared once rosters are finalized. OPEN GYM SESSIONS Student-athletes are encouraged to check out our open gym sessions as they prepare for upcoming sports seasons. We’re looking forward to a rewarding winter sports season this year! If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Department at (518) 475-6310. Go Falcons!
Double trouble: Sister duo powers nationally ranked flag football team's 15-0 run
Together, the sisters have produced more than 1,800 yards of offense during the Titans' undefeated season.
Can AI solve our mental health access problem?
Last week I asked you what worries you most about AI in health. It was close, but your top answer was “AI giving bad health advice.” Last week’s poll results: You’re in good company. This concern was top of mind at a conference I joined at Stanford last week, where researchers, clinicians, and people who build AI systems spent a day debating trust and safety in health AI. Stepping back, I’m also hearing your emerging concerns about AI’s impact on our well-being generally. I see this as a matter of public health, and we’ll take it in pieces as we learn together. Today we’ll focus on AI chatbots used for therapy for mental health. Early this month, Governor Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 903, California’s most ambitious attempt to regulate AI use for mental health. It’s at the center of active debate, and raises the questions patients, family members, citizens, and voters will face as AI moves deeper into health care. Let’s work through it. What is “AI-based therapy”? It’s really two things: purpose-built mental health apps designed to deliver structured support, and general chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini that people increasingly use for emotional support—even if they weren’t built for it. Spoiler alert: I don’t know whether the shift toward AI therapy is good or bad. The evidence isn’t there yet. But I do know it’s already happening, and I have some ideas about how we can roll it out with safety in mind. The therapy dilemma, in a nutshell Mental health challenges are common, and strain health and well-being across populations. Therapy (interactive dialogue with a trained, empathetic practitioner) helps many people heal. The demand for licensed therapists far exceeds the supply in California, and AI-based therapy can narrow that gap. AI-based therapy remains novel, unproven, and not well tested. Right off the bat, we can see we’re dealing with trade-offs here. Since the main driver of demand for therapy from a robot is lack of access to therapy from a human, we’ll start there. It’s too hard to find and afford a human therapist California is short roughly 55,000 licensed, non-prescribing therapists and counselors, about 40% of what we need. Psychiatrists, who rely on talk therapy as a complement to prescribed medications, are even more scarce. Eight counties have none, and density ranges from 1.7 per 100,000 residents in San Benito County, to 68.1 in Marin County. My wife is a psychiatrist in Marin, and even here access is tight. If it’s hard in the best-supplied county, imagine rural Sierra County, or the San Joaquin Valley. In 2024, more than half of Californians who tried to make a mental health appointment struggled to find a provider who took their insurance, compared with 14% for physical health care. When Senate staff posed as “secret shopper” patients and called 120 mental health providers in Medicare Advantage networks, they landed an appointment less than once for every five tries. Insurers pay behavioral health clinicians about 22% less than medical and surgical clinicians for comparable office visits. On top of that, billing denials and prior authorizations hit hardest at the solo and small practices common in mental health. Psychiatrists opt out of Medicare at the highest rate of any specialty. In many places, a cash practice for therapy fills quickly with patients paying $250 or more an hour, with no insurance paperwork at all. Families who can pay cash find providers more easily. Those who rely on insurance, including Medi-Cal enrollees, older adults, rural residents, and non-English speakers, compete for what’s left. So we can’t pretend the human system works, and we can’t blame people for turning to AI for support when they’re in distress. AI is filling the gap It’s estimated that roughly a quarter of AI users use it for mental health support. If you have internet, it’s available 24/7, it’s cheap, and it speaks your language. Uninsured adults are about twice as likely as insured adults to do it (30% vs. 14%). It feels anonymous in ways that may enable people to ask things they’re unsure or embarrassed about. The largely hidden, personal use makes it hard to study whether it’s actually helping people with their mental health issues, but researchers are trying. Does AI therapy work? A 2026 analysis of nearly 40 randomized trials found chatbots showed a real but small reduction in depression symptoms. But most of these trials were compared to an alternative of no therapy, not a human therapist. So the benefit of AI therapy is probably real, but modest, and mostly untested against the alternative of human contact. We need more studies. Serious concerns OpenAI’s own estimate is that more than a million ChatGPT users each week show signs of suicidal planning or intent. These are high stakes encounters, and AI doesn’t always get it right. That’s partly because a chatbot can sound like a therapist, but it has no license, no duty of care, and it’s not clear who to hold accountable when it gets things wrong. AI is also designed to help users in whatever task they’re seeking to accomplish. People may feel like they’re getting therapy, but they’re mainly getting a convincing conversation. It’s easy for an AI companion to wander into gray areas, like playing along with “creative writing” that may be about the user’s own suicidal intent. Courts are driving safety conversations A wave of lawsuits have been filed on behalf of families claiming that chatbots pushed people they loved toward self-harm, including teens who died by suicide. The first settlements came this year. OpenAI is headquartered in San Francisco, and dozens of cases alleging that ChatGPT drove users to suicide or self-harm are now before a San Francisco judge. Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy after several states brought lawsuits accusing the chatbot of pushing dangerous content to kids. But the technology seems to be improving. Last month, an independent evaluation found that newer AI models “almost never endorse suicide.” That’s progress, but our societal appetite for even one preventable death is very low. So how do we move forward? Finding a middle ground Earlier this month the governor vetoed Senate Bill 903, a bill designed to place guardrails on the use of AI for therapy. The bill would have prohibited any AI-based platform from being advertised as psychotherapy, and would have required a licensed professional to review and approve each encounter where AI was used to support therapeutic decisions. Newsom called it overly broad, since even routine screening questions would have needed clinician sign-off. Knowing we’re already short on mental health providers, requiring human review of AI encounters may not relieve our access problems. Still, the answer isn’t no oversight. Here’s one feasible short term solution. Rather than reviewing each encounter, a licensed clinician can design the guardrails: what counts as a crisis, what triggers an immediate handoff to a human, and what gets sampled for audit each month. The AI runs inside that structure. Conversations get checked, failures get reported, and a real clinician owns the framework. Medicine already has models to learn from. The FDA process for rolling out newly approved medications is an example. After a product reaches patients, we keep watching for adverse events. Patient-facing AI needs the same “digital pharmacovigilance”: systematic tracking of harms, near misses, and the types of groups that get hurt and why. It’s also critical that users know that they can reach a human if they’re in crisis. Most chatbots now include messages like these: Bottom line The rush to use unproven AI tools for mental health support is mostly a workaround, a sign of a health system people can’t get into. We need better access to proven care from licensed clinicians. That takes reimbursement that makes accepting insurance viable, and a bigger workforce. But, built and tested well, AI could be part of the answer. It could be the 2 a.m. check-in when no one else is awake, or a way for patients to practice skills their therapist taught them. It could be the first step to get someone the right level of care, and take paperwork off clinicians’ plates so they spend more time with patients. None of this is simple. The SB 903 veto doesn’t end the debate, and the legislature will be back. In the meantime, those of us using these tools need to stay informed, ask hard questions, and hold the companies building them accountable. I’ll try to do my part, and we’ll keep learning together. Love,Matt P.S. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988- you’ll reach a real person— or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. Dr. Matt Willis is the author of Your Local Epidemiologist in California. A California native, he’s served as a primary care physician, CDC epidemiologist, and public health officer for Marin County, where he guided the pandemic response. He lives in Marin with his family and their dogs, Teddy and Ramona. Thank you Cynthia He, MD, PhD, and Parnika Saxena, MD, for their guidance in preparing this article. Cynthia works in an outpatient mental health clinic, treating patients who have Medi-Cal or, sometimes, no insurance. Parnika works in an inpatient psychiatric unit, treating patients with public or private insurance or self-pay ability. All opinions are their own and do not represent their employers.
Two Weather Implications Of A 24-Team College Football Playoff
The potential weather and climate implications of a 24-team NCAA college football playoff system.