An AI companion company is hiring a human therapist
The AI companion company EVA AI has an open role for a therapist who will specialize in people who are in relationships with AI.
EVA AI, an AI companion company, is seeking a human therapist to assist individuals in navigating their relationships with AI. This follows the company's recent pop-up first date cafe, which garnered attention for its innovative approach. In a survey of 1,000 adults with AI partners, 68% admitted to hiding their relationships due to fear of judgment, while 72% expressed a desire for specialized therapy.
Despite the novel nature of AI companionship, EVA AI chooses to hire qualified therapists with professional expertise over programming one into their platform. This is because clinical judgment, ethical accountability, and a duty of care are responsibilities typically handled by licensed experts. Company head of partnerships and sales, Julia Momblat, explains that therapy involves complex considerations that AI cannot fully address.
EVA AI's resident relationship therapist, Jaime Bronstein, sees potential benefits in AI companionship, such as providing validation and practice in communication. However, she acknowledges the risks, including potential harm to social skills and unhelpful feedback loops. Bronstein emphasizes that AI relationships are generally more beneficial than harmful, but cautions against over-reliance on AI, suggesting they serve as "training wheels" before users transition to human interactions.
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