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Parenting in an AI revolution
Screens have transformed how children learn, play, and build relationships. What happens when artificial intelligence enters the picture? In this episode, host Abby McCloskey speaks with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, about how smartphones, social media, and classroom technology have reshaped childhood—and why he sees AI as the largest disrupter of childhood yet. They discuss children's mental health, attention, and learning, as well as steps parents and policymakers can take to protect children online and restore opportunities for independent, in-person…
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