BT Young Scientist: Online safety and air fryer health claims go under the microscope

Anne O’Donovan from Coláiste Choilm came up with a method of flagging and preventing child grooming online. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A child grooming detection app, the potential health implications of using air fryers, and teachers seemingly being oblivious to AI were among hundreds of projects showcased at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition.

Over 1,100 students from across the country were raring to go on the first day of the exhibition which is now in its 60th year. Some 550 projects are being showcased at the exhibition, which runs until Saturday.