Can AI help with the chaos of family life? | Avni Patel Thompson (Kelly Corrigan takeover)
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<p>Tech innovator Avni Patel Thompson designed an app to shield busy parents from the chaos of scheduling school pickups, coordinating playdates, planning birthday parties and more — but as the product developed, something felt off. What might we lose when AI smooths over the friction of everyday family life? Patel Thompson explores her surprising discovery and how you can leverage AI to connect more deeply with the ones you love.</p><br><p>This is episode six of a seven-part series airing this week on <em>TED Talks Daily</em>, where author, podcaster and past TED speaker Kelly Corrigan — and her six TED2025 speakers — explore the question: In the world of artificial intelligence, what is a parent for?</p><br><p>To hear more from Kelly Corrigan, listen to <em>Kelly Corrigan Wonders</em> wherever you get your podcasts, or at kellycorrigan.com/podcast.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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