AI Therapy under the EU AI Act

This guide maps AI therapy into three risk tiers under the EU AI Act. Wellness apps like meditation tools are generally low-risk, while AI that diagnoses or guides clinical decisions is high-risk, requiring conformity assessments, human oversight, and transparency. The post also flags that chatbots fostering emotional dependence may trigger extra consumer protection scrutiny. The article does not specify fine amounts or enforcement dates.

Why it matters: A practical three-tier breakdown of AI therapy under the EU AI Act, with the emotional-dependency chatbot angle being a rare regulatory insight. Score capped because the post doesn't disclose fine amounts or enforcement timelines — the two hardest numbers for real-world impact.