Psychologist Alison Darcy describes Woebot, a mental health AI chatbot intended to support people during difficult moments—particularly times when help is not immediately available. In an episode of TED Talks Daily, Darcy speaks with author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan about what people should expect from psychological AI and what ethical requirements designers should meet. The discussion focuses on how such tools could assist users in the moment of distress, including episodes of panic, and on how an AI system can be built to provide guidance in ways that are mindful of users’ mental health needs. Darcy and Corrigan also frame the conversation around broader expectations for ethically designed AI, emphasizing that psychological functionality should come with careful consideration of responsibility and safety. This episode is presented as part of a seven-part TED Talks Daily series in which Corrigan and her selected TED2025 speakers explore a question about artificial intelligence’s role, including what society should demand from AI systems in everyday life.