Evaluating the Efficacy of ChatGPT-3.5 Versus Human-Delivered Text-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: A Comparative Pilot Study

The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI) therapist (ChatGPT-3.5) and a human therapist in delivering text-based cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Cognitive Therapy Rating Scale (CTRS) scores and qualitative responses from participants were used to assess ChatGPT-3.5's capabilities within the limitations of this deployment.