Tony Thurmond | Autonomous Vehicles | Generative AI

CA State Superintendent Tony Thurmond

California’s public schools are dealing with unprecedented issues exacerbated by the pandemic: staffing shortages, low literacy, absenteeism and a mental health crisis among students. Tony Thurmond, the state superintendent of instruction, joins us to discuss the future of education in California. 

The Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Driverless cars are already moving along densely packed San Francisco streets. What does it mean for human drivers and street safety? We look at what’s happening. 

Guests:

• Ellie Casson, Waymo head of city policy and government affairs
• Prof. William Riggs, director of USF’s Autonomous Vehicles and the City Initiative

Generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence is being called a paradigm shift for humanity — a change that will affect our work, our relationships and our knowledge. So what to make of it? Emily Chang, host and executive producer at Bloomberg Originals and author of Brotopia, tries to help us make sense of it all. 

Something Beautiful

Since 1985, Point Isabel Dog Park has been a haven for Bay Area dog owners who want to let their dogs enjoy nature off-leash. The park, which sits on Richmond’s shoreline, encompasses roughly 50 acres and is this week’s look at Something Beautiful.