Artificial Intelligence applied to psychology: the example of Psypilot as a therapeutic co-pilot
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https://doi.org/10.70478/apuntes.psi.2026.44.09Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Precision mental health, Data-driven decision-making, Measurement-based careAbstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming psychological practice, reaching a strategic crossroads where “automated therapists” are being deployed alongside “digital co-pilots” to enhance clinical judgement without compromising the professional bond. This article summarizes the applications of AI in psychology, from assessment to documentation, analyses its practical implications for the quality of care. Unlike substitute AI models, the case study of Psypilot (https://psypilot.com) is presented as an example of implementing a therapeutic co-pilot to support professional work, demonstrating how to implement the Precision Mental Health paradigm in clinical practice. Finally, the article examines governance challenges and ethical dilemmas, proposing an ethical framework in which technology supports clinical decision-making. The conclusion is that the future of the profession lies not in technological resistance, but in acquiring new skills and becoming algorithmically literate.
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