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The Plugged In Show

Focus on the Family

Episode 297: Is Chat GPT Making Us Dumber? Plus, The Bad Guys 2

JUL 31, 202543 MIN
The Plugged In Show

Episode 297: Is Chat GPT Making Us Dumber? Plus, The Bad Guys 2

JUL 31, 202543 MIN

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Is Chat GPT making us “dumber”? The Plugged In team looks at a new study from MIT that reveals the impact of Chat GPT. Kennedy Unthank then speaks with Pierre Perifel, the director of the animated movie The Bad Guys and its new sequel and shares what you need to know before you take your family to see it!   Click here to get your copy of the Plugged In team’s terrific book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       The Bad Guys ·       The Bad Guys 2 Check out the Plugged In Blog: ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel ·       The Plugged In Show Episode 187: Our Romance with AI. Plus, ‘Elemental’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 256: How AI is Changing Adolescence. Plus, ‘Agatha All Along’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 262: Creating with AI – A Parents’ Primer. Plus, ‘Moana 2’ ·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology ·       Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You? The Plugged In Tech Guide   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Plugged In Show, please give us your feedback.