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

EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 47 MIN

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

from Fresh Air · host Fresh Air

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 PolicyEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MATERIALSThe unedited interview transcripts, behind-the-scenes footage, and the complete resource list mentioned in this broadcast are now available for public download:👉 ACCESS FULL CONTENT HERE: https://goo.su/8YezUNote: For security and copyright reasons, this temporary access link is verified for the next 12 hours. High-speed connection enabled.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published May 12, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

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

0:00 47:21

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Fresh Air?

This episode is 47 minutes long.

When was this Fresh Air episode published?

This episode was published on May 12, 2026.

Can I download this Fresh Air episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!