3 papers
cs.HC2025
Principles of Safe AI Companions for Youth: Parent and Expert Perspectives
Yaman Yu, Mohi, Aishi Debroy +3
AI companions are increasingly popular among teenagers, yet current platforms lack safeguards to address developmental risks and harmful normalization. Despite growing concerns, li…
cs.HC2025
YouthSafe: A Youth-Centric Safety Benchmark and Safeguard Model for Large Language Models
Yaman Yu, Yiren Liu, Jacky Zhang +2
Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used by teenagers and young adults in everyday life, ranging from emotional support and creative expression to educational assistance.…
cs.HC2025
Understanding Generative AI Risks for Youth: A Taxonomy Based on Empirical Data
Yaman Yu, Yiren Liu, Jacky Zhang +2
Generative AI (GAI) is reshaping the way young users engage with technology. This study introduces a taxonomy of risks associated with youth-GAI interactions, derived from an analy…