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Will robots replace therapists?

You've heard the news: Robots are coming for our jobs. Bookkeepers, umpires, factory workers, and even legal assistants could all see their employability disappear in the next 20 years. But what about jobs that require a more personal, human touch? Surely those are safe, right? Actually, new innovations suggest that artificial intelligence is invading even the world of physical and mental health care.

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