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Emotional Hacking and Artificial Intelligence Tools: The Digital Revolution or Emotional Disaster in Mental Healthcare?

Emotional Hacking and Artificial Intelligence Tools: The Digital Revolution or Emotional Disaster in Mental Healthcare?
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Author(s): Shabina Shaikh (International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia)and Asadullah Shah (Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology, Malaysia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 26
Source title: Exploring Human Resource Innovations in E-Economy
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Agnieszka Wojcik-Czerniawska (SGH Warsaw School of Economics, Poland)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4307-5.ch006

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Abstract

AI is revolutionizing mental health care, offering tools to democratize access and personalize support. However, this digital transformation presents risks, especially concerning emotional data and the blurring line between care and control. It argues for human-centric AI principles, emphasizing user dignity, cultural sensitivity, and emotional nuance. This chapter explores the different viewpoints of “emotional hacking” and the need to prevent exploitation. It argues that emotional AI must be designed with empathy, governed with ethics, and deployed with transparency. This chapter emphasizes the importance of ethical frameworks, user perspectives, and continuous evaluation to safeguard user rights and enhance the effectiveness of mental health interventions. By prioritizing ethical standards, fostering collaboration, and ensuring continuous evaluation, it aims to provide a roadmap for the responsible and beneficial deployment of AI in mental health.

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