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3rd Place

Science, Engineering & Mathematics, 2026

I ensured all studies included
human perspectives, whether from clinicians, patients, or independent researchers. Any studies that used AI to evaluate results were excluded to avoid potential bias.”

— Ruth Selvaraj

Effectiveness and Ethical Concerns of AI Chatbots

Literature review for UWP 102B: Writing in the Disciplines: Biology

Read Ruth’s Literature Review

Project Description

Selvaraj evaluated the effectiveness and ethics of using AI therapy chatbots as a self-help tool in mental health care. Selvaraj used the PsycINFO and PubMed databases to identify peer-reviewed literature reviews and primary research studies. Since AI technology is relatively new and evolving rapidly, she prioritized studies published in the past three years in her analysis.

In Her Own Words

Read Ruth’s reflective essay (pdf) from her Lang Prize application.

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