diff --git a/src/pages/AIAssistant/AIAssistant.tsx b/src/pages/AIAssistant/AIAssistant.tsx
index 9cedd55..855f775 100644
--- a/src/pages/AIAssistant/AIAssistant.tsx
+++ b/src/pages/AIAssistant/AIAssistant.tsx
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const INITIAL_MESSAGES: ChatMessage[] = [
   {
     id: '1',
     role: 'assistant',
-    content: "👋 Hi there! I'm your **RIT Assistant**. I have comprehensive knowledge about Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology — from admissions to campus facilities, bus routes, and academic details.\n\nHow can I help you today?",
+    content: "👋 Hi there! I'm your **RIT Chatbot**.\n\n⚠️ *Please note: Answers generated by AI may occasionally be inaccurate or wrong. Please cross-reference critical academic, exam, or administrative details with official campus sources.*\n\nHow can I help you today?",
     timestamp: new Date().toISOString(),
   },
 ];
diff --git a/telegram-bot/telegram_bot.py b/telegram-bot/telegram_bot.py
index 2aa366b..413e402 100644
--- a/telegram-bot/telegram_bot.py
+++ b/telegram-bot/telegram_bot.py
@@ -579,6 +579,7 @@ def telegram_polling_thread():
                 if text == "/start":
                     welcome_text = (
                         f"👋 *Welcome to the RIT Chatbot 24/7!*\n\n"
+                        f"⚠️ *Please note: Answers generated by AI may occasionally be inaccurate or wrong. Always verify critical academic or administrative details with official campus sources.*\n\n"
                         f"I can help you answer any questions about RIT Chennai — courses, hostels, transport, sports, and more.\n\n"
                         f"🚀 *Developer Collaboration:* Type `/collab` to post your project idea!\n"
                         f"🗑️ *Remove Request:* Type `/remove` to cancel your active requests.\n\n"