Bot Friends and Book Bans
May 09, 2025•31 min•Ep. 394
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Episode description
On this week's Poll Hub:
Can AI really be your friend? Well, for starters, an AI friendbot will always listen and never argue with you! But there are plenty of worrisome downsides.
Then, as book bans continue to spread throughout cities and states across America, we're talking to two @Marist University librarians about the notion that protecting kids from harmful material doesn't necessarily mean removing books from shelves.
Finally, with the weather getting warmer, we have a fun fact for everyone looking to travel this summer!
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