AI-Proof
AI Proof Media
AI-Proof is a podcast and a movement. It’s an acknowledgement that artificial intelligence has arrived and is going to have a profound impact on humanity’s future, reshaping how we live, work, and even raise our children. AI-Proof is a resource for understanding and navigating a future alongside AI. This groundbreaking podcast and video series is designed to break down complex AI topics into digestible, engaging content that's perfect for anyone looking to make sense of this technological revolution.
Our first season, "Preparing Kids for the AI Era," tackles one of the most pressing concerns for parents and educators alike. We'll be interviewing a diverse range of experts, including AI entrepreneurs, educators, developmental psychologists, and parents. These conversations will explore the unique opportunities and challenges that AI presents to the next generation. From enhancing learning experiences to navigating the ethical implications of AI, we'll cover it all with real-world stories and expert insights.
AI-Proof isn't just about understanding artificial intelligence; it's about putting guardrails in place where AI can be most damaging and empowering our listeners to leverage this technology for a better future. Each episode will provide actionable tips on integrating AI in education, fostering creativity, and boosting critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world. We'll also delve into strategies for developing emotional intelligence, an increasingly crucial skill as AI takes over more routine tasks. By tuning in, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about AI's role in your family's life. Join us on this exciting journey where technology meets humanity in the most intriguing ways.
Our first season, "Preparing Kids for the AI Era," tackles one of the most pressing concerns for parents and educators alike. We'll be interviewing a diverse range of experts, including AI entrepreneurs, educators, developmental psychologists, and parents. These conversations will explore the unique opportunities and challenges that AI presents to the next generation. From enhancing learning experiences to navigating the ethical implications of AI, we'll cover it all with real-world stories and expert insights.
AI-Proof isn't just about understanding artificial intelligence; it's about putting guardrails in place where AI can be most damaging and empowering our listeners to leverage this technology for a better future. Each episode will provide actionable tips on integrating AI in education, fostering creativity, and boosting critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world. We'll also delve into strategies for developing emotional intelligence, an increasingly crucial skill as AI takes over more routine tasks. By tuning in, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about AI's role in your family's life. Join us on this exciting journey where technology meets humanity in the most intriguing ways.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
AI Companions & Teens: The Hidden Risks — with Common Sense Media’s Dr. Michael Robb
AI-enabled chatbots and AI companion apps are becoming a significant force in teens’ digital lives. Hundreds of these emotional AI platforms are designed to build instant intimacy—sometimes declaring love within minutes of a first conversation. For teenagers, this creates real risks, from emotional manipulation to blurred lines between human relationships and artificial intimacy.In this episode, we talk with Dr. Michael Robb, Head of Research at Common Sense Media and co-author of Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions. Dr. Robb shares new insights into why teens turn to AI companions, how these tools shape mental health and identity, and what parents, educators, and policymakers need to know to support safe and responsible AI use.AI-Proof is presented by YOX toys. For more information about YOX and its open-ended building toys, visit https://yoxtoys.com/aiproof
Nov 13, 2025 • 54min
Dr. Joseph Allen–What is real in a world of fake AI videos?
Dr. Joseph Allen is an optometrist, educator, and creator of the Doctor Eye Health YouTube channel, which has more than one million subscribers. As an eye doctor, he is witnessing the emergence of potentially transformative AI technologies. However, as a content creator, he also has firsthand experience with the dark reality of AI-generated deepfake videos, having unwillingly appeared in hundreds of fake videos that have sold millions of dollars' worth of unproven cures to unsuspecting victims worldwide.How can we prepare our kids for a future where it will be nearly impossible to tell fact from fiction online - and how do we lean in to all the positive possibilities created by artificial intelligence while protecting future generations from a sea of deepfakes and disinformation?AI-Proof is presented by YOX toys. For more information about YOX and its open-ended building toys, visit https://yoxtoys.com.
Nov 6, 2025 • 1h 2min
Inception Point CEO Jeanine Wright — Should AI-generated “people” have human rights?
Jeanine Wright is a self-described AI maximalist building a company that aims to transform the media industry through the use of artificial intelligence. She is co-founder and CEO of Inception Point AI, which describes itself as the world’s first all-AI talent agency and media company. They already create thousands of AI-hosted podcasts a week and are rapidly expanding into video and other forms of media.AI-Proof is a podcast for parents and educators about preparing our kids for a future infused with Artificial Intelligence. In the coming months, we’ll speak with creators who are using AI in innovative and thought-provoking ways, journalists who are raising concerns about AI’s impact on children's mental health, and experts who will remind us what AI is—and what it isn't.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 48min
Heather Malin — Can AI Help Kids Find Their Purpose?
Heather Malin, former director of research at Stanford's Center on Adolescence and author of *Teaching for Purpose*, dives into how kids can discover their purpose amidst the rise of AI. She discusses the evolution of her relationship with technology and its dual role in exacerbating adolescent anxiety while offering new supportive tools. Malin emphasizes the difference between purpose and passion, and illustrates how AI can personalize education, helping students connect with mentors and meaningful projects, all while cautioning against replacing essential human relationships.
Oct 23, 2025 • 3min
Big Question: Should Kids Have AI Friends?
In a few weeks, we’re going to talk about the flood of new AI companion apps and the potential benefits and real dangers of kids having AI friends. But first, we want to hear from you. Do you think kids should have AI friends? If so, at what age? Do you have kids or students already using these apps? Have you ever interacted with an AI companion? Please drop a note or comment to us on any of our social media channels or contact us at aiproofmedia.com.AI-Proof is presented by YOX toys. To save 10% on your first order, visit yoxtoys.com/aiproof
Oct 15, 2025 • 50min
Greg Perez — AI and the Future of Creativity
We are going to explore a few dark AI-generated places and the potential dangers of AI over the next few weeks. But for this episode, we want to focus on the opportunities of AI by talking to Greg Perez, a creator using artificial intelligence in transformative and innovative ways as a leader, a designer, a musician, and as a dad.AI-Proof is a podcast for parents and educators about preparing our kids for a future infused with Artificial Intelligence. In the coming months, we’ll speak with creators who are utilizing AI in innovative and thought-provoking ways, journalists who are raising concerns about AI’s impact on our children's mental health, and experts who will remind us what AI is—and what it isn't.Greg Perez is vice-president of design at Expedia, where he leads a team of more than 200 designers, researchers, and content creators around the world. Before Expedia, Greg was the chief creative officer at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and managing director at IDEO, a global design and consulting firm famous for pioneering the idea of design thinking.
Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Stephen Fitzpatrick — How AI is Transforming Education
Welcome to AI-Proof, a podcast for parents and educators about preparing our kids for a future infused with Artificial Intelligence. In the coming months, we’ll talk to creators who are using AI in new and mind-bending ways, journalists raising the alarm about AI’s impact on our kids’ mental health, and experts who will remind us what AI is—and what it’s not. For our first episode of the season, we’re kicking off the podcast by talking to Stephen Fitzpatrick, an educator who is utilizing AI in transformative and innovative ways as a teacher, writer, and dad. He has taught middle and upper school History for over three decades at Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York. Three years ago, he was awarded a school research grant to explore the educational applications of artificial intelligence and immersed himself in AI technology. He documents what he’s learning in his Substack, called Teaching in the Age of AI.
Sep 16, 2025 • 2min
AI-Proof — Raising Kids in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
AI-Proof is a podcast and a movement. It’s an acknowledgement that artificial intelligence has arrived and is going to have a profound impact on humanity’s future, reshaping how we live, work, and even raise our children. AI-Proof is a resource for understanding and navigating a future alongside AI. This groundbreaking podcast and video series is designed to break down complex AI topics into digestible, engaging content that's perfect for anyone looking to make sense of this technological revolution.Our first season, "Preparing Kids for the AI Era," tackles one of the most pressing concerns for parents and educators alike. We'll be interviewing a diverse range of experts, including AI entrepreneurs, educators, developmental psychologists, and parents. These conversations will explore the unique opportunities and challenges that AI presents to the next generation. From enhancing learning experiences to navigating the ethical implications of AI, we'll cover it all with real-world stories and expert insights.AI-Proof isn't just about understanding artificial intelligence; it's about putting guardrails in place where AI can be most damaging and empowering our listeners to leverage this technology for a better future. Each episode will provide actionable tips on integrating AI in education, fostering creativity, and boosting critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world. We'll also delve into strategies for developing emotional intelligence, an increasingly crucial skill as AI takes over more routine tasks. By tuning in, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about AI's role in your family's life. Join us on this exciting journey where technology meets humanity in the most intriguing ways.
