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Summary
In this episode, we discuss the rise of generative AI, its implications for society, and the challenges it presents in education. We explore the potential benefits and risks of AI, including its impact on the job market and the importance of teaching students to use AI responsibly. The conversation also touches on the ethical considerations surrounding AI and the need for equitable access to technology in education.
Keywords
Generative AI, technology, education, AI ethics, job market, critical thinking, AI in politics, AI in business, AI applications, future of work
Karen story references:
Justin Scott on instagram @this.cypher
Jenna Johnson on instagram @jennajohnson
GenAI reference articles:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/technology/hard-fork-sam-altman.html?searchResultPosition=15
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/26/technology/ai-elections-democracy.html?searchResultPosition=2
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/alexa-plus-gen-ai-preview/?searchResultPosition=3
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/politics/state-ai-laws.html?searchResultPosition=7
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/opinion/linkedin-ai-entry-level-jobs.html?searchResultPosition=8
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/technology/chatgpt-openai-colleges.html?searchResultPosition=9
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As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.
Chapters
1. Jetsons Hopes, AI Fears (00:00:00)
2. Banter, Movies, And Media Culture (00:02:50)
3. Calling Out Online Cruelty Toward Parents (00:10:10)
4. White Supremacy And Power Myths (00:18:00)
5. Defining Generative AI And LLMs (00:22:30)
6. Deepfakes, Politics, And Misinformation (00:26:40)
7. AI On Campus And The Business Playbook (00:31:20)
8. Teaching With AI Versus Banning It (00:36:30)
9. Assessment, Plagiarism, And Ethics (00:43:10)
10. Prompting As A New Literacy (00:50:30)
11. Jobs, Skills, And The Next Entry Level (00:55:10)
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