Ask Trish: AI Chatbots Gone Wrong

Ask Trish: AI Chatbots Gone Wrong

By Trisha Prabhu Trigger Warning: This post contains discussion of suicide. “Hi Trish! Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about AI chatbots harming youth. What is going on? Are these products safe for young people?” Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask...
Ask Trish: What We Should and Shouldn’t Normalize Online

Ask Trish: What We Should and Shouldn’t Normalize Online

By Trisha Prabhu “Hey Trish, in your opinion, are there things that have been normalized online that shouldn’t be?” Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! I hope you’re well and having a wonderful start to June. (Yes, it’s already June–where did the...
Ask Trish: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025

Ask Trish: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025

By Trisha Prabhu “Happy AAPI Month Trish! Do you know any cool Asian American/Asian women leading responsible tech work?” Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! I hope you’re well and having a wonderful May. Thank you so much to this week’s...
Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Ask Trish: Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

By Trisha Prabhu Me, thinking to myself last week, “It’s May! Which means that it’s Mental Health Awareness Month!” Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! Happy May! I hope you’re well and having a wonderful start to the month. As many of you will...
Ask Trish: Social Phone Use Etiquette

Ask Trish: Social Phone Use Etiquette

By Trisha Prabhu When I’m out with my friends, I’ll glance down at my phone if I get a text or email and maybe even reply. One of my friends says that it’s rude and I’m “obsessed” with my phone. I think they’re overreacting. Thoughts? Hi there, and welcome back to...
Ask Trish: Creative Ways To Take a Phone Break

Ask Trish: Creative Ways To Take a Phone Break

By Trisha Prabhu Hey there Trish–I want to spend less time on my phone now that it’s nicer out, any thoughts? Hi there, and welcome back to another week of Ask Trish! I hope you’re having a wonderful April.  Thank you so much to this week’s question-er for the...