Tech Tuesday: Banning phones in schools

Phone ban legislation in schools have been enacted in many states to keep incidents of poor behavior low and test scores up.We’ll discuss why these bans had to be enacted and what it looks like to enforce the bans in schools.And then AI chatbots have a variety of personal uses. We will be talking about whether AI can be trusted to dish out relationship advice and the risks that come with confiding in AI chatbots.Then, we will be talking about a foldable phone to enrich your 2026 Winter Olympic viewing experience and second generation air tags.Guests:Julie Jargon, family and tech columnist, The Wall Street JournalEllen Hengesbach, researcher and advocate, Public Interest Research GroupRussell Holly, director of commerce content, CNETIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.(Photo Credit: Giovanna Cornelio/Pixabay)