AI is everywhere. NYC schools want to keep it away from young kids
About this episode
The episode discusses NYC's moratorium on AI in schools, the plastic industry's influence on education, and the enduring popularity of Candy Crush Saga.
New York City is putting a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence for its youngest students in the city’s public schools. Kids won’t be allowed to use the technology until they enter high school. The Hechinger Report's Jill Barshay joins us to discuss. Then, plastic industry groups and fossil fuel companies are supplying schools with curricula that portray plastics as safe, affordable and a source of good jobs, according to a new report. Grist reporter Joseph Winters tells us more. And, 15 years after its launch, Candy Crush Saga is still going strong, grossing around $1 billion in a typical year. We talk about why the mobile game juggernaut's rise and staying power with writer and game designer Alanna Okun. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guests: Jill Barshay, Joseph Winters, Alanna Okun
Topics covered
- artificial intelligence
- education policy
- plastic industry
- mobile gaming
- youth technology
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- New York City schools
- plastic industry
- Candy Crush Saga
- education
- youth
- curricula
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York City, Hechinger Report, Grist
Products: Candy Crush Saga
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