Bot Friends and Book Bans
Is Zuck right? Will AI bots be the way we solve the "loneliness crisis"? We're digging into the data about something that's quickly moved from scary science fiction to reality. Is banning books the best -- or only -- way to protect kids? We're talking to librarians about the reality of America's new book banning binge. And, as we approach summer, is this your vacation time? Our fun fact panel has some split views.
Poll Hub · Jay DeDapper, Lee Miringoff, Mary Griffith, Barbara Carvalho
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (cdn.simplecast.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
On this week's Poll Hub:
Can AI really be your friend? Well, for starters, an AI friendbot will always listen and never argue with you! But there are plenty of worrisome downsides.
Then, as book bans continue to spread throughout cities and states across America, we're talking to two @Marist University librarians about the notion that protecting kids from harmful material doesn't necessarily mean removing books from shelves.
Finally, with the weather getting warmer, we have a fun fact for everyone looking to travel this summer!
maristpoll.com/podcast