Possible Tony Marx on the Future of Libraries, AI, and Trust
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Jul 30, 2025 
Tony Marx, President and CEO of the New York Public Library, discusses the vital role libraries play in an age dominated by AI. He emphasizes how libraries can be trusted sources of information, navigating challenges like misinformation and digital divides. Marx also shares insights on the balance between AI's potential benefits and its risks, particularly regarding employment and equity. The conversation highlights the transformative nature of libraries as inclusive community hubs adapting to technological advancements while maintaining their core mission to provide access to knowledge.
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Eliminate Library Fines
- Libraries should eliminate fines because they discourage poor people from using the library.
- The goal is to encourage reading, not to collect money from fines.
Inwood Library Visit Inspiration
- Tony Marx visited his childhood Inwood Library and met a man who visited daily to look at pictures because he couldn't read.
- This encounter inspired Tony to take the job at the New York Public Library to serve community needs beyond books.
AI Enhances Trustworthy Knowledge
- The New York Public Library uses AI to enhance trustworthy, truthful access to knowledge amid a confusing information landscape.
- Trust is their greatest asset and the foundation for integrating AI with their 57 million books.
