AI subscriptions are rapidly taking over baby nurseries
Summary
Marketplace Tech explores the rise of AI-driven baby monitors and apps that track infant sleep and health. Host Megan McCarty Carino interviews New York Times reporter Sapna Maheshwari about the benefits and risks of this technology. They discuss how these devices may dull parental instincts, raise privacy concerns as children age, and potentially fuel parental anxiety through constant surveillance.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Odoo business software
Introduction to AI-powered baby monitors
Sapna Maheshwari on smart nursery tech
Comparison to adult wearable sleep scores
Risks of outsourcing parenting instincts to AI
Sponsor: Optum healthcare services
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Privacy concerns and long-term data tracking
Tech's impact on parental anxiety and vigilance
Episode conclusion and credits
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