Trigger AI

Safe chrome for everyone

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Inspiration

The internet is not a safe space for everyone. Children can encounter adult content, individuals with psychological conditions such as depression or anxiety may face triggering material, and even regular users can be exposed to distressing content unexpectedly. Reading stories on Reddit where people shared how they were caught off guard by such content inspired me to create a tool that provides warnings for potentially harmful material. Everyone deserves to browse the internet safely and mindfully.

What it does

Triggered AI is a Chrome extension that uses AI to analyze webpages for triggering content such as adult themes, violence, hate speech, self-harm, and more. It provides users with clear warnings, helping them make informed decisions about the content they choose to engage with.

How we built it

Triggered AI was built using:

  1. Chrome’s Built-in AI: Leveraging its Prompt API to analyze webpages.
  2. Prompt Engineering: Developing precise prompts to identify specific triggers on a webpage.
  3. Extension APIs: Integrating the tool into Chrome for seamless user experience.
  4. Testing and Iteration: Ensuring the tool works across diverse types of web content.

Challenges we ran into

  • Prompt Design: Crafting prompts that are both concise and effective at identifying diverse triggers.
  • Debugging: Handling API limitations and ensuring the extension runs efficiently on various webpages.
  • Resource Scarcity: Finding solutions to technical issues required extensive research and support from Discord communities and developer forums.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Successfully utilizing AI to address a critical issue of online safety.
  • Building an extension that is intuitive and effective for users across different demographics.
  • Overcoming technical challenges to deliver a polished, functional tool.

What we learned

Through this project, I learned the importance of designing tools that prioritize inclusivity and safety. I also gained a deeper understanding of prompt engineering, Chrome APIs, and the power of collaboration with online developer communities to solve challenges.

What's next for Trigger AI

  • Expanding trigger detection to include additional categories, like more nuanced mental health concerns.
  • Enhancing detection algorithms to improve accuracy and minimize false positives.
  • Developing customizable user settings to tailor trigger detection to individual preferences.
  • Exploring cross-browser compatibility to make the tool accessible to a wider audience.

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