09/29/2025

Quoted: Dr. Rian Kabir on AI in the New York Times

It's a distinct and rare honor to be asked to provide expert testimony which is threaded into an article with one of the countries most respected publication, the New York Times. Dr. Rian Kabir, a resident with the University of Louisville and member of the APA Committee on Mental Health Information Technology has achieved just that as a PGY-4.

The utilization of OpenAI, and more specifically chatboxes like ChatGPT, are being used more and more frequently.  The concerns of relying on chatboxes are varied however this article illustrates the impact on mental health. These tools are used to help solve problems by offering "detailed, personalized answers" however, "they also offer validation on demand — an ability to feel seen, understood and accepted instantly."

Please click on the link to read the article in full, and join us on recognizing one of our newest thought leaders, Dr. Rian Kabir, and his accomplishment on being recognized by the New York Times as an expert in this growing field.