Take the Scenic Route: AI, Childhood, and What We Risk Losing

Take the Scenic Route: AI, Childhood, and What We Risk Losing

New on the Child First Policy Podcast AI is moving fast—and our kids are right in the middle of it. Most parents are being told to just trust it.But more and more of us are starting to ask questions. In this episode, Corinne Johnson sits down with AI ethics expert Medlir Mema to break down what really happened in Utah this session—and why parents are pushing for simple, common-sense guardrails. They talk about chatbot safety, AI in schools, and the one question that matters most: Just because we can… should we? If something about all of this has felt off to you, you’re not alone. Listen in, and share this with another parent who wants to take the scenic route—not just the fastest one. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com [https://childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 02 | Google Messed with the Wrong Mom

Corinne Johnson and Melissa McKay talk about a viral moment that forced Google to change course and how Utah is leading the fight against Big Tech through the App Store Accountability Act. A parent to parent conversation about protecting kids and holding systems accountable. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com [https://childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 01 | Putting Kids First in the Digital Age

Screens are everywhere, and many parents are asking the same questions. In this recorded event, neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath joins Rep. Ariel Defay, Rep. Doug Fiefia, and host Corinne Johnson, executive director of the Child First Policy Center, for a clear conversation about how kids learn, how attention works, and what families should know as technology becomes more common in schools. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com [https://childfirstpolicycenter.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]