According to DeepLearning.AI, Illinois has enacted the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, making it the second U.S. state after Nevada to prohibit AI applications from administering psychotherapy without a doctor's direct involvement. The new law prohibits marketing chatbots as therapeutic tools, forbids clinicians from using AI to make treatment decisions or evaluate patients' mental states, and mandates informed consent for any recorded or transcribed sessions. AI use in mental health is now limited to administrative functions, with violations attracting fines up to $10,000 per instance. This regulation sets a precedent for the use of AI in healthcare, raising the compliance bar for developers and signaling a shift toward stricter oversight in the AI mental health sector. (Source: DeepLearning.AI, The Batch)

According to PicLumen AI on Twitter, the company has introduced an AI-driven tool designed to generate soothing, dream-like visuals based on user prompts (#piclumen, Sep 14, 2025). This innovation leverages advanced generative AI to create personalized, calming images intended to enhance relaxation and improve sleep quality. The practical application of AI in the wellness and mental health segment demonstrates expanding business opportunities for AI developers in consumer lifestyle technology. Companies investing in generative AI for personalized content creation are likely to benefit from increasing demand for digital wellness solutions, as evidenced by PicLumen AI's engagement with users through trending hashtags and social media platforms (source: PicLumen AI Twitter).