Despite their popularity with kids, tablets and other connected devices are built on top of systems that weren’t designed for them to easily understand or navigate. Adapting algorithms to interact with a child isn’t without its complications—as no one child is exactly like another. Most recognition algorithms look for patterns and consistency to successfully ... Show More
Aug 2025
Special Edition: Kids & AI Companions – Friend or Faux?
<p dir="ltr">AI is making its way into classrooms and even into kids' social lives through AI "companions." This episode explores what that means for learning, social skills, and academic integrity. We cover the risks of over-reliance, who's responsible for oversight, and how edu ... Show More
22m 52s
Nov 2023
How does a computer discriminate?
OK, not exactly a computer — more like, the wild array of technologies that inform what we consume on our computers and phones. Because on this episode, we're looking at how AI and race bias intersect. Safiya Noble, a professor at UCLA and the author of the book Algorithms of Opp ... Show More
33m 53s