The Tech Exit: Is AI and Social Media Rewiring Childhood? Clare Morell, Arielle Del Turco (Ep. 195) [The Outstanding Podcast]

Technology is reshaping childhood in deeply concerning ways, especially in the areas of artificial intelligence and social media. Clare Morell, author of The Tech Exit, and Family Research Council’s Arielle Del Turco explore how screen addiction, AI chatbots, and unregulated tech are damaging young minds, fueling loneliness, and eroding both emotional and spiritual well-being. Together, they emphasize the need for stronger regulations and share practical advice and policy solutions for parents and lawmakers to better protect the next generation. Resources The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones by Clare Morell FRC's Comment on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan