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My Dad Is in Prison. Here’s Why I Built an AI Chatbot for His Electronic Tablet.

CJ Jones’ dad had endless questions about the outside world. So the techie built a digital tool to help answer them — and deepen their relationship.

Life Inside • 08.14.2026

Can a Biometric Bracelet Stop People From Dying Behind Bars?

Jails across the country are trying a high-tech solution to keep prisoners safe. Will it work?

Feature • 10.08.2025

From Surveillance to Robot Guards: How AI Could Reshape Prison Life

Critics worry about opaque data collection, privacy violations and the technology’s bias spreading in jails and prisons.

Closing Argument • 08.30.2025

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