AI has sparked anxiety, earlier generations showed us ways to manage our fears

NPR | By Lee Hale,

Adam Raney

Published September 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM EDT

Much of what we are hearing about AI leaves many people anxious about the risks posed by the technology. The writer Michael Sacacas takes a long view of how to manage such feelings.

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