Young people are increasingly using AI companions.

They can be useful, up to a point.

AI companions are designed to keep young people engaged.

We’ll talk about the risks and benefits with UW professors and co-directors of the Center for Digital Youth Dr. Katie Davis and Dr. Alexis Hiniker.

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Young people are increasingly using AI companions.
They can be useful, up to a point.
AI companions are designed to keep young people engaged.
We&rsquo;ll talk about the risks and benefits with UW professors and co-directors of the Center for Digital Youth Dr. Katie Davis and Dr. Alexis Hiniker.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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Young people are increasingly using AI companions.  They can be useful, up to a point.  AI companions are designed to keep young people engaged.  We’ll talk about the risks and benefits with UW professors and co-directors of the Center for Digital Youth Dr. Katie Davis and Dr. Alexis Hiniker.

AI companions can befriend teens and affect their development

Sound Transit’s park and ride garages are popular, especially during the morning rush.

Many reach at least 90% capacity every weekday.

Now the agency is trying to control the rush by implementing paid parking for some garages, with plans to expand.

Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais will tell us more about Sound Transit’s plans, and what this says about our light rail system.

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Sound Transit&rsquo;s park and ride garages are popular, especially during the morning rush.
Many reach at least 90% capacity every weekday.
Now the agency is trying to control the rush by implementing paid parking for some garages, with plans to expand.
Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais will tell us more about Sound Transit&rsquo;s plans, and what this says about our light rail system.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Sound Transit’s park and ride garages are popular, especially during the morning rush.  Many reach at least 90% capacity every weekday.  Now the agency is trying to control the rush by implementing paid parking for some garages, with plans to expand.  Seattle Times Transportation Reporter Nick DeShais will tell us more about Sound Transit’s plans, and what this says about our light rail system.

Sound Transit is selling parking peace of mind for $6 a day

Three King County residents being monitored for hantavirus, Seattle may press pause on large data centers, and Boeing is back in court over safety concerns.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Three King County residents <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/three-king-county-residents-being-monitored-for-hantavirus">being monitored</a> for hantavirus, Seattle may press pause on large data centers, and Boeing is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/lot-polish-airlines-says-boeing-hid-737-max-safety-concerns-sell-jets-2026-05-11/">back in court</a> over safety concerns.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a>&nbsp;to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback">&nbsp;leave us feedback online</a>.

Three King County residents being monitored for hantavirus, Seattle may press pause on large data centers, and Boeing is back in court over safety concerns.

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Summer is inching closer… And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.

State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.

We’ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.

We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. 

Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

Summer is inching closer&hellip; And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.
State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.
We&rsquo;ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.

Summer is inching closer… And if you thought ahead, you may have reserved some space at a campground.  State employees are doing their best to make sure trails and campgrounds are ready, while combating state budget cuts and heavy winter flooding.  We’ll hear from a state land manager about what to expect this summer.

AI companions can befriend teens and affect their development

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