I Was Bit By a Dog and Turned to AI for Help

The ways we access AI in our day-to-day lives are becoming increasingly routine. And that's a good thing. If we are going to get it right, we must…

Aug 14 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

July 2026

How Play Can Help Kids Cultivate AI Literacy

Psychologist Peter Gray's philosophy of free play can teach us a lot about raising kids who can understand, enjoy, and master new technology such as…

Jul 29 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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Meet the Female Founder Tackling Household Management With AI

Laura Cunningham knows the uncomfortable load of managing a household firsthand—and its impact on families. That's why she built AVA for those wanting…

Jul 18 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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Helping Kids Develop Their Personal Voice

A great activity when not in school is to take some time to decide the unique qualities that make up our kids "personal voice"—something critical to…

Jul 9 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

How AI Supercharges Email Fraud

I got an email last week that showed the ways in which AI can perpetuate fraud and trick even the savviest of human recipients. We need to stay alert…

Jul 9 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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June 2026

AI Conversation Starters for Families

FAMILY TIPS ✅ Sometimes the best way to address a challenge with our kids is to dive in head first! And when it comes to AI we have a lot to talk about…

Jun 18 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

Should Roblox Be Trusted With Biometrics? And Other News This Week

There is a lot to chew on right now; including what digital harm looks like and how to protect kids. I also had an unfortunate clash with Claude…

Jun 17 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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Almonds, AI, and Williamsburg, VA

We're mad about data center water use but ignore the worst offenders. We think urban elites are pushing AI but miss the actual hotspots. How today's AI…

Jun 1 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

May 2026

What AI in Schools Looks Like From the Inside

Joe Eckstein has spent years at the intersection of data protection and education technology. Here's what he sees...

May 19 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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April 2026

Our AI Fears Have A Social Media Problem

We're having the wrong arguments, in the wrong places, and AI is driving all of it. With the media also incentivized to keep us at war, we do have an…

Apr 23 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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We Aren't Powerless When it Comes to AI

After two attacks against OpenAI founder Sam Altman, it's clear that a sense of powerlessness over AI is causing more than just run-of-the-mill concern…

Apr 16 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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March 2026

MIT PhD and EdTech Leader Jodi Davenport Talks Art, Science, and How to Think Well

I was lucky to get a chance to talk to mom, researcher, and expert on cognition Jodi Davenport about how to teach kids to think and why art will be a…

Mar 18 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards