Navigating Legal Waters: AI in Mental Wellness

Hey Hacker News community,

I'm venturing into the world of AI-driven mental wellness chats for Molly․com and could use some legal brains! Here's where I'm scratching my head:

- How does HIPAA impact AI chat services, especially when we're not providing medical advice but mental wellness support? - Any insights on data privacy laws that I should be particularly mindful of in this context? - Are there specific legal pitfalls or precedents in the realm of AI and mental health that you think every developer should know? - If you've navigated these waters, what were some unexpected legal challenges you faced?

Your experiences, insights, or even pointers to resources would be massively helpful!

Thanks a ton in advance!