Dave Schilling

Tech companies are offering various artificial intelligence advancements, such as eye-movement trackers, personalized podcasts, and optimized nap predictions, to assist with parenting. OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, suggests products for making child-rearing more efficient, like generating a podcast about a child’s life. The article questions the necessity and utility of these technological tools.

A New York school district has paused plans to introduce an android into the classroom, raising questions about the future of robot teachers. The article humorously explores parental anxieties about education choices and the potential of humanoid robots in schools.

The article discusses the cyclospora parasite contaminating fresh produce, causing widespread health issues and public distrust in food safety. The FDA is investigating the outbreak, which has led to false accusations against supplier Taylor Farms. Writer Dave Schilling expresses fear over what to eat due to the contamination crisis.

The proposed Paramount-WBD merger is part of ongoing consolidation in Hollywood, reducing the number of movie studios and leading to redundancies. The article highlights previous mergers like Disney acquiring 20th Century Fox and Skydance buying Paramount, suggesting the industry remains active in strategic acquisitions despite financial challenges.

Tilly Norwood, an AI actor created by Particle6, is set to star in a feature film titled 'Misaligned' about an AI exploring human emotions. The article critiques the concept of an AI protagonist in a 'coming-of-age' story, questioning its authenticity and connection to human experiences.

The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool's deteriorating condition, including peeling paint and green algae, is highlighted as a metaphor for America's crises. The article contrasts this with political issues like limiting voting rights, noting the pool's rehabilitation is a focal point for the current administration.

The author and his son are both addicted to social media, with the parent acknowledging the inevitability of technology's dominance. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for children under 16, modeled after Australia's similar but flawed ban.