Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, Vol 56(5), Oct 2025, 343-352; doi:10.1037/pro0000631
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are increasingly relied upon in the delivery of health care services traditionally provided solely by humans, and the widespread use of AI in the routine practice of professional psychology is on the horizon. It is incumbent on practicing psychologists to be prepared to effectively implement AI technologies and engage in thoughtful discourse regarding the ethical and responsible development, implementation, and regulation of these technologies. This article provides a brief overview of what AI is and how it works, a description of its current and potential future applications in professional practice, and a discussion of the ethical implications of using AI systems in the delivery of psychological services. Applications of AI technologies in key areas of clinical practice are addressed, including assessment and intervention. Using the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (American Psychological Association, 2017) as a framework, anticipated ethical challenges across five domains—harm and nonmaleficence, autonomy and informed consent, fidelity and responsibility, privacy and confidentiality, and bias, respect, and justice—are discussed. Based on these challenges, provisional recommendations for psychologists are provided. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)