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Elena Sinel in the Media

Elena is a regular contributor and commentator on AI ethics, education, diversity in technology and the role young people can play in shaping responsible innovation.

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Press Coverage

In the press

Sky News
Elena Sinel on children, AI chatbots and the safety gap
June 12, 2026On the dangers of teenagers forming emotional bonds with AI chatbots, the need for safeguarding, and why schools are unprepared for AI.
BBC Radio 5 Live
Elena Sinel discusses Snap Inc and its AI chatbot
April 27, 2023Commentary on AI safety, children, and the need for enforceable safeguards before deployment.
Forbes
The Startup Inspiring Teens Into Tech Entrepreneurship
October 23, 2018Profile coverage on Elena's work building Teens in AI and opening access to AI education for young people.
The Guardian
Here come the girls: teenage tech founders on the future they want
February 5, 2019Featured commentary on girls in technology and how early access changes confidence and career ambition.
UNESCO
AI and Youth: Insights from the first UNESCO Campus of the year
September 17, 2025Elena shares practical guidance on how AI is shaping young people's lives and why literacy and responsibility matter.
The Portugal News
Teens in AI featured in The Portugal News: Elena Sinel on Diversity in AI
February 24, 2026Thought leadership on why diversity is essential to building responsible AI systems.

In the Spotlight

Video interviews & features

Elena is a sought-after media contributor, known for her expertise in ethical AI, diversity and education. Featured on BBC News, she shares grounded insights on the transformative power of AI and the importance of building a more inclusive digital future.

Sky News · June 2026

Elena joins Sky News to discuss why seven in ten teenagers now use AI daily, the safeguarding risks of children forming emotional bonds with chatbots, and why schools remain unprepared.

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BBC News · AI ethics & education

Podcasts

Podcast appearances

Elena has appeared on podcasts covering AI ethics, education, diversity in technology and responsible innovation. Listen via Spotify below.

RegulatingAI Podcast

Scottish AI Alliance Podcast

The MBA Is Dead

In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai

Digital Pond Podcast

Sondership with Danny Attias

Sondership with Danny Attias

The Teens In AI Podcast

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