"AI should be a clinical co-pilot and never the decision-maker"

"Artificial intelligence is the technology best suited to our discipline: it has the ability to analyze data identify patterns. But its role should be that of a clinical co-pilot, never that of the decision-maker." This is howPablo Roca, Chief Scientific Officer and co-founder of Medea Mind and B3 Psicología, summarized the central idea of his presentation at thecongress on Psychology, Technological Innovation, and Entrepreneurshiporganized by the University. The three-day meeting in Madrid meeting 250 people from 55 universities to discuss the future of the profession.

For Roca, AI can improve the quality, personalization, and efficiency of psychological care, provided that clinical judgment and the therapeutic relationship remain at the center of treatment. According to data the association Psychological association that he cited in his presentation,77% of the psychologists surveyed use AI to support their interventions—for example, to design motivational strategies—and 39% report that their patients use these tools on their own. During the internship, he explained, “this means that technology analyzes data, detects patterns, and suggests guidelines, while the professional retains the final say on every decision.”

Building on that idea, he developed the concept ofPrecision Mental Health, a data -driven care model data aims to provide “the right intervention, to the right person, at the right time.” Roca insisted, however, that technological innovation only makes sense if it is implemented manager. He listed several principles that, in his view, are non-negotiable:human oversight, data security and privacy, transparency, equity, interoperability, assessment , and training for professionals. “Only then can the potential of technology translate into better clinical decisions and better outcomes for patients,” he concluded.

training: The Other challenge

In addition to discussing artificial intelligence, the congress focused on the training the professionals themselves. Jesús de la source, Full Professor Evolutionary and Educational Psychology at the University, noted that 80% of psychologists practice in the private sector: “It is essential that they internalize the importance of staying up to date on scientific evidence and the latest scientific developments, for two reasons: to stay abreast of the latest approaches to patient intervention and, secondly, to set themselves apart from their direct competitors.”

In his discussion paper, the Full Professor the need to raise awareness—starting with the curricula of Degree postgraduate program—of theimportance of professionals internalizing the research and development, research and development( research and development) value chain. "We must launch a strategy for change by developing a technological product once a year, creating a structure of research and development Departments within organizations that brings this value chain to life in academic, professional, and business settings, and working on the basis of evidence-based interventions."

Awards for knowledge dissemination and Entrepreneurship in Psychology

The jury decided to awardcommittee to Zoom-Net, an RTVE program dedicated to scientific and technological news in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship, and health, as well as developments in psychology. The jury highlighted the program’s outreach efforts and its contribution to fostering a scientific and technological culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. The award was accepted byManuel González Hernández, a journalist and director .

In this same category, the jury also recognized Natalia Pedrajas for her initiative “Apoyo Psicológico en Casa,” a business that combines entrepreneurship, science, and psychological technology with the goal bringing psychology closer to society. The award was accepted by award founder.

In the category of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Psychology through Technology and data analysis, the award to Loome, business has developed a platform to help therapists monitor their patients. The jury praised its contribution to evidence-based psychological intervention.Rocío Fausor, the company’s co-founder, accepted the award .

The Clinical award and Health award went to Pablo Roca, speaker at the workshop, for his work in entrepreneurship and technology transfer as co-founder and director Medea Mind, B3 Psicología, and Premind. In Education Psychology, the award presented to Gema Climent for the development tools such as Nesplora, which can be applied in psychoeducational, clinical, and neuropsychological settings. Meanwhile, the Legal award went to Prevensi, an organization recognized for its work the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with pedophilic fantasies using technological resources, with a approach prevention and ethics. The award was accepted by award founder, Nuria Iturbe. Finally, the award and Diversity award went to Laura Cabello for her thesis skill and Education Equality in training : An Analysis of Gender Dynamics in the Canary Islands Context*, in which the committee her contributions to the use of artificial intelligence in the service of equality.