Join librarians Jessi and Erin as they sit down with Nick Tanzi, a straight-talking tech expert, author, and Assistant Director of the South Huntington Public Library, who admits he has a "love-hate relationship" with AI. From ChatGPT doing homework to AI chatbots giving questionable advice, Nick reveals what's happening in our kids' digital world.
Discover why Nick calls AI a "non-consensual relationship" that's invaded our lives, and learn how to turn this uninvited guest into a helpful tool for your family.
Whether you're AI-savvy or AI-scared, this episode cuts through the tech jargon to give you practical guidance on:
- Teaching your kids to spot AI's mistakes and biases
- Using AI tools together as a family (yes, like testing ChatGPT with questions you know the answers to!)
- Protecting your children from AI's hidden risks while embracing its benefits
Episode #18, January 2025
For more resources on this topic, check out our topic guide: Resource Guide Episode #18
Time Stamps:
0:00 – Introduction
2:07 – What is A.I./overview
4:39 – Current concerns
9:05 – How should this technology be used in education
10:20 – Entry points for parents to engage with AI
12:30 – Bias and popularity vs correctness
15:20 – How to know where the data is coming from
16:38 – How can libraries support AI literacy education
18:20 – How can parents approach this topic with their child?
25:36 – What to do with A.I.
28:15 – A.I. and the complications of language
29:35 - CLEAR Framework for Generative AI by Leo Lo
32:24 – Picking the right tool for the right job
35:25 – The future
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