Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
AI has become a part of everyday live for Americans, whether we use the technology directly or not. AI-driven productivity and communications tools dominate the online experience. Speculation about the future of a workforce displaced by AI technology is rampant. And massive data centers built to house generative AI infrastructure are popping up nationwide, often met with opposition by local communities. Two journalists who’ve reported on the impact of AI in their respective beats, Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal and Matt Barnum of Chalkbeat Ideas, join us to break down these talking points.
AI has become a part of everyday live for Americans, whether we use the technology directly or not. AI-driven productivity and communications tools dominate the online experience. Speculation about the future of a workforce displaced by AI technology is rampant. And massive data centers built to house generative AI infrastructure are popping up nationwide, often met with opposition by local communities. Two journalists who’ve reported on the impact of AI in their respective beats, Justin Lahart of the Wall Street Journal and Matt Barnum of Chalkbeat Ideas, join us to break down these talking points.
