AI in Academics: Promise, Peril, and Practicality with Jeff Riley
AI in Academics: Promise, Peril, and Practicality with Jeff Riley  
Podcast: Robots and Red Tape
Published On: Tue Jan 13 2026
Description: 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 Subscribe for more real conversations on tech, education, and the future.