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- StandardSummaries onlyThe Battle Over A.I. in the Classroom
Published Jun 17, 2026
With the school year ending, all over the country educators and parents are taking stock of the drastic shift caused by artificial intelligence in the classroom. Today, Natasha Singer, a technology reporter, discusses the year that reshaped American classrooms and how one dedicated teacher helped his students chart their own path into an uncertain future. Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Teachers say they want to equip high school students
- StandardSummaries onlyCan A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?
Published May 28, 2026
For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep her company. Guest: Eli Saslow, a reporter for The New York Times who writes in-depth stories about the impact of major national issues on people’s lives. Background reading: At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote cor
- StandardSummaries onlyIs China Winning the A.I. Race?
Published May 11, 2026
President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its leader, Xi Jinping. A key issue hanging over the meeting is artificial intelligence, and whether the global A.I. race is spinning out of control. Vivian Wang, who covers Chinese politics and society, explains how the country is approaching the technology differently from the United States. Guest: Vivian Wang, a correspondent for The New York Times in Beijing, covering Chinese politics and society. Background