Growing up with AI

From Newsroom to Classroom with Arlyn Gajilan

Join me as I engage with Arlyn Gajilan, Global Editor for AI Development and Integration at Reuters and the creator of Toby's Tutor, to delve into how AI is reshaping education and journalism. Arlyn shares her transition from a technology journalist to an innovator in AI, discussing the creation of an AI tutor for children with learning differences and the challenges of integrating AI into newsrooms. We explore the evolving landscape of media, the democratization of technology, and the critical role of AI in leveling the educational playing field. Arlyn also reflects on preparing her son for an AI-driven world, emphasizing the importance of confidence, creativity, and adaptability. If you're intrigued by AI's impact on education and media, and how to equip the next generation for success, this conversation is a must-listen. You can try Toby's Tutor for free for one month by using Promo code: GROWINGUPWITHAI (will work until the end of 2025)

Empowering the Next Generation: AI and Parenting with Nicole Büttner

Join me as I sit down with Nicole Büttner, Founder & CEO of Merantix Momentum, to explore the evolving landscape of AI and its profound impact on society and family life. Nicole shares her insights on how AI is transitioning from a technical marvel to a societal cornerstone, emphasizing the importance of governance, trust, and innovation. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of building a sovereign tech stack in Europe and fostering a culture of independent thought in the next generation. Nicole also discusses her personal journey as a CEO, investor, and mother, offering a unique perspective on balancing technology and family. At home, she shares how she nurtures resilience, creativity, and critical thinking in her children, while setting boundaries on technology use. If you're curious about AI's role in shaping our future and how to prepare the next generation for it, this conversation is for you."

Machine Consciousness and Human Resilience with Daniel Hulme

Join me as I sit down with Daniel Hulme, Founder & CEO of Satalia, Chief AI Officer at WPP, and the visionary behind Conscium, to explore why he believes AI won’t plateau and what that means for our kids. Daniel unpacks two paths of progress (statistical system‑1 vs. reasoning‑driven system‑2) and explains why “the true paradigm of AI is systems that can safely adapt in production.” We get into neuromorphic ideas, machine consciousness, and why “a professor in your pocket” by 2030 may be closer than you think. From his vantage point in marketing, Daniel describes advertising as a second‑order chaotic problem and explains why creative strategy, content generation, and real‑time testing make marketing a “canary in the coal mine” for wider disruption. We also discuss jobs, abundance, and how society can cushion rapid change. At home, Daniel shares how he’s preparing his two young daughters for an AI future: nurturing creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and resilience; encouraging games but setting boundaries on social media; and deliberately creating the analog “friction” that helps learning stick. If you’re curious about AI’s trajectory and how to raise kids who can thrive in it, then this conversation is for you.

Start Gentle, Learn Fast: A Regulator’s Playbook for AI with Steve Unger

Join me as I sit down with Steve Unger, former Ofcom executive and now advisor to public and private sector organizations, to unpack how to govern AI without stifling innovation. Drawing on lessons from telecoms and broadcasting, Steve argues for a “start gentle” approach: begin with transparency obligations, target clear harms, and only regulate what’s practical to enforce. We explore the history that helps make sense of today’s hype, why use‑case regulation (from deepfakes to autonomous vehicles) matters more than tech‑wide bans, and how norms set by responsible industry can become workable policy. Along the way, Steve reflects on grand parenting in a digital world, the art of guiding without overstepping, and the human skills - pattern‑making, judgment, emotional intelligence - that will still matter for our kids. If you care about keeping children safe online while preserving free expression and innovation, this conversation offers a grounded path forward and a hopeful view of peace and prosperity for the next generation. And then go and read Steve's new book: "From Beacon Fires to Fibre Broadband: A history of innovation, enterprise and regulation" [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beacon-Fires-Fibre-Broadband-innovation/dp/1836282788]

Agents, AI, and Analog Childhoods with Demetrios Brinkmann

Join me as I sit down with Demetrios Brinkmann, founder of the global MLOps Community. We explore the fast‑evolving world of agentic AI, what’s real in production, what’s still marketing gloss, and why guardrails and permissions matter before agents start taking actions on our behalf. Beyond the tech, Demetrios opens up about analog‑first parenting: limiting screens, using tech for creativity (not passivity), and teaching kids the durable human skills: empathy, confidence, communication, and learning how to learn. We also compare the US “speed of light” startup pace with Europe’s slower, more regulated flywheel, and debate always‑listening wearables, privacy, and where AI meaningfully helps at home. This episode asks practical questions: When should we trust an AI agent to handle everyday tasks? How does constant AI assistance shape relationships and self‑awareness? And which truly human skills will help our children thrive alongside powerful tools? Tune in for a grounded blend of agentic AI, thoughtful parenting, and pragmatic takeaways for navigating what’s next.