Letters to the Editor: Snapchat’s AI undermines academic integrity

One reader writes in to say that the app's AI chatbot presents unique challenges for education

Most parents likely don’t realise that Snapchat's MyAI’s responses are seamlessly woven into their children’s regular social media usage, one letter says.

While Colman Noctor’s comprehensive analysis of Snapchat risks for young users raises many valid concerns, it overlooks a significant recent development: Snapchat’s MyAI feature — ‘Everything parents need to know about children’s use of Snapchat’ (Irish Examiner, November 5).

This AI chatbot, integrated directly into teenagers’ daily communications, presents unique challenges for education.