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Inside a journalist’s year of using AI for (almost) everything

Podcast: Fresh Air
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2744
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Tech writer Joanna Stern used AI to read medical results, respond to texts and serve as her therapist. She says her emotional connection to it was unsettling. Her new book is ‘I Am Not a Robot.’ She spoke with Terry Gross. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new PBS special marking David Attenborough’s 100th birthday. 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