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

In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps. 

The city says it’s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances.

Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times. 

Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman’s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found. Read more here.

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In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps.&nbsp;
The city says it&rsquo;s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances.
Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times.&nbsp;
Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman&rsquo;s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found. <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/seattle-womans-911-calls-reveal-gaps-in-ambulance-service/">Read more here</a>.
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>.

In 2022, the city of Seattle began sending less-urgent 911 callers to speak with nurse navigators who decide the next steps.   The city says it’s going well and reduces strain on emergency rooms and ambulances.  Now, a wrongful death lawsuit is raising concerns about response times.   Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman’s been investigating. He'll talk about what he found.

A change to how Seattle handles 911 calls has some major gaps

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…

First, two Haitian immigrants in Spokane tell their stories, and how they’re trying to move forward despite the controversy around their temporarily protected status.

Next, a new exhibition at the Burke Museum showcases the Coast Salish peoples and the art of weaving.

And finally, the City of Tacoma is doubling the number of public trash cans in the city this year.

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom&hellip;
First, two Haitian immigrants in Spokane tell their stories, and how they&rsquo;re trying to move forward despite the controversy around their temporarily protected status.
Next, a new exhibition at the Burke Museum showcases the Coast Salish peoples and the art of weaving.
And finally, the City of Tacoma is doubling the number of public trash cans in the city this year.
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 <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>.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom…  First, two Haitian immigrants in Spokane tell their stories, and how they’re trying to move forward despite the controversy around their temporarily protected status.  Next, a new exhibition at the Burke Museum showcases the Coast Salish peoples and the art of weaving.  And finally, the City of Tacoma is doubling the number of public trash cans in the city this year.

Weekend Listen: Haitian immigrants in Spokane share their stories, Coast Salish peoples on the art of weaving, and Tacoma is doubling its public trash can supply 

The millionaire's tax is on its way to passing, OpenAI expands footprint in Bellevue, and the 5th Avenue Theatre announces layoffs. 

It’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. 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.

The millionaire's tax is <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/latest-version-of-washington-state-s-proposed-millionaire-s-tax-has-gov-bob-ferguson-s-support">on its way</a> to passing, OpenAI expands footprint in Bellevue, and the 5th Avenue Theatre announces layoffs.&nbsp;
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>.

The millionaire's tax is on its way to passing, OpenAI expands footprint in Bellevue, and the 5th Avenue Theatre announces layoffs. 

AI companions can befriend teens and affect their development

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