“AI Can Be an Effective Tool…But It Can Become a Problem Pretty Quickly” | Dr. Sauce & Dr. Belcher

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Episode Summary:

Join host Josh Ochs on the SmartSocial.com Podcast as he talks with Dr. Norman Sauce and Dr. Kermit Belcher about AI, screen time, student safety, and the guardrails families and schools need as technology becomes more powerful. They discuss how excessive screen time and social media can affect teen mental health, self-image, and behavior, including the role cyberbullying can play in how students see themselves. The conversation also explores why students need to learn AI instead of avoiding it, how schools can teach responsible use, and why privacy, vendor vetting, bias, and clear district policies matter. Dr. Sauce and Dr. Belcher also share why AI can be a helpful thought partner when used safely, but why the human in the middle remains essential for critical thinking, decision-making, and student success.

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