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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 14:25:e50696.
doi: 10.2196/50696.

Ethical Challenges in AI Approaches to Eating Disorders

Gemma Sharp  1 , John Torous  2 , Madeline L West  1
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Editorial

Ethical Challenges in AI Approaches to Eating Disorders

Gemma Sharp et al. J Med Internet Res. .

Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with the prevention, identification, and management of eating disorders and body image concerns is exciting, but it is not without risk. Technology is advancing rapidly, and ensuring that responsible standards are in place to mitigate risk and protect users is vital to the success and safety of technologies and users.

Keywords: AI; artificial intelligence; body image; chatbot; eating disorders; ethics.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: JT is the editor in chief of JMIR Mental Health. All other authors declare no other conflicts of interest.

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