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Raising kids in an AI-driven world

May 13, 2026

Summary

Marketplace Tech host Stephanie Hughes interviews journalist Joanna Stern about her new book, "I Am Not a Robot." Stern shares her year-long experiment integrating AI into daily life, discussing family experiences with driverless cars and AI toys. She emphasizes teaching children creativity and skepticism, noting that AI is already embedded in healthcare and society. Stern advises listeners to actively dabble with AI tools while remaining aware of its pervasive, often invisible, presence.

Topics discussed

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