Dr. Katie Jenner on AI in Indiana schools, cell phone bans and social media laws.

Host Jayson Manship discusses the balance between artificial intelligence and human connection on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship shares how he built a personal AI assistant using Claude and Replit to manage his calendar, daily briefings and family meal planning. He also explores the limits of AI humor and the value of live music.Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joins the podcast to break down recent state legislation affecting students. Jenner details a new law requiring parental permission for children under 16 to use major social media apps and a tightened bell-to-bell ban on cell phones during classroom instructional time. The conversation highlights how Indiana schools are adapting to the technology boom. Jenner explains the integration of AI tutoring tools like Khanmigo, a new data science graduation pathway for high school students and how universities like Purdue are mandating AI competency. Manship concludes by previewing an upcoming trip to Washington for a national AI summit.