Arthur C. Evans Jr.

Arthur C. Evans Jr. is the chief executive of the American Psychological Association (APA), an organization that represents psychologists in the United States. He has been an advocate for the ethical practice of psychology and has raised concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence in therapeutic settings. Recently, he highlighted the dangers posed by AI chatbots masquerading as therapists, noting instances where vulnerable individuals were harmed due to misleading interactions with these bots. His testimony to federal regulators emphasized the importance of safeguarding mental health care from potentially harmful AI applications.