Zoha Khawaja
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Zoha Khawaja is a leading voice at the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health, best known for critically examining how AI-powered tools can responsibly augment—rather than replace—human care. Her landmark 2023 paper, “Your robot therapist is not your therapist,” has garnered 157 citations and fundamentally shaped the discourse on deploying mental health chatbots. In this work, Khawaja argues that while chatbots offer unprecedented 24/7 accessibility and affordability, they risk creating a therapeutic illusion that undermines genuine clinical relationships. Her research maps the delicate balance between technological promise and ethical safeguards, emphasizing transparency, user expectations, and the irreplaceable value of human empathy. Beyond this flagship study, Khawaja’s broader contributions explore how AI can supplement clinicians’ workloads without eroding trust or therapeutic depth. Her work has been instrumental in guiding developers, clinicians, and policymakers toward responsible innovation. Recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, Khawaja continues to influence how the next generation of mental health technologies is designed and deployed, ensuring that progress in AI serves—not supplants—the human connection at the heart of healing.
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