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‘Domo arigato, Mr Roboto’: artificial intelligence and psychiatry from the laggards’ perspective

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: Summary In this editorial, three technological laggards reflect on the potential promises and pitfalls of artificial intelligence in psychiatry, as explored in recent BJPsych publications. We argue that the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence are revealing underlying vulnerabilities within our profession. More importantly, we believe these shifts pose a fundamental challenge to our specialty: can we, as psychiatrists, evolve beyond mere intelligence to practice with genuine wisdom?

Source: The British Journal of Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10545

Authors: Shuichi Suetani, Jordan Budgen, Stephen Parker

Institutions: Griffith University, The University of Queensland, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Metro North Hospital and Health Service

Language: English

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education

Subfield: Health Informatics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Metro North Hospital and Health Service

OpenAlex ID: W7128787609

Cites: 9

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