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Part 2: The Less Flashy Side Of Ai: How Can It Help You?

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Published: October 25, 2026 by VPR Producer

How can AI actually make your life easier? We look at practical ways to use these tools for everyday tasks and decision-making, along with the limits, privacy concerns and why using your human judgment still matters.


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  • Beth Noveck, professor, Northeastern University, director Burnes Center for Social Change, Northeastern University, author, Reboot: AI & the Race to Save Democracy

For decades, searching for the best answer online meant opening several links and deciding which sources to trust. These days, artificial intelligence is changing this workflow. This convenience saves time, but at what cost?

Beth Noveck says a polished answer isn’t always a correct one. AI can get things wrong while still sounding completely confident in its incorrect answer.


Links for more info:

  • Beth Noveck Northeastern University Faculty Profile
  • Beth Noveck LinkedIn
  • Democracy Has a Listening Problem: How AI Can Help – Fast Company Article
  • Talk to the City – Open Source Nonprofit AI Tool
  • How Google’s AI Summaries Have Affected the Web – Pew Research Center
Program #: 26-43segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Privacy| ResearchGuests - Beth NoveckBooks & Publications - Reboot: AI & the Race to Save DemocracyInstitutions - Burnes Center for Social Change| Northeastern UniversityHost - Gary PriceProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jay Silvers
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