AI in Academics: Promise, Peril, and Practicality with Jeff Riley

Robots and Red Tape by Nick Schutt

Episode notes

Jeff Riley Day of AI CEO (and Former Massachusetts Education Commissioner) joins Nick Schutt to discuss how AI can transform education — and how we must avoid repeating the social media/cell phone mistakes.

We cover:

AI literacy as the fourth “R” — kids need to master it

Personalization: teach every student at their level (2nd grade to college)

Risks: AI companions, data privacy, mental health, over-reliance

Lessons from smartphones/social media → act now on policy

Day of AI: free training, curriculum, parent toolkits (dayai.org)

If you’re a parent, educator, or policymaker, this episode is essential for 2026.

Channel: @RobotsandRedTapeAI | Host: Nick Schutt

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