Rohini Srihari on AI Chatbots and Growing Risks for Young Users
Spectrum News 1 featured the expertise of computer science professor Rohini Srihari in a story about AI chatbot developments that are causing privacy and safety concerns for young people.
Rohini Srihari, professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UB, has been featured in Spectrum News 1 on the rapid rise of AI chatbots and growing concerns about their impact on young users’ privacy and safety.
In the article, Srihari explains that while AI tools can make conversations more natural and engaging, especially for teens who are comfortable interacting with technology, they also create risks around oversharing personal information and exposure to harmful content. She notes that chatbots’ agreeable and responsive nature can be a “double-edged sword,” particularly when it comes to sensitive topics like mental health. Srihari emphasizes the importance of educating both young people and adults on how to use AI responsibly, highlighting the need to balance innovation with safeguards that protect users.
