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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

The Problem With Screening the Mail in Prisons

New York’s controversy over scanning mail in prisons reflects a national debate involving security and privacy.

Closing Argument • 08.02.2025

When New Jersey Switches Prison Tablet Companies, I’ll Lose 10 Years of Family Memories

Writer Shakeil Price uses his JPay tablet as a hard drive for his photos and videos. He’ll soon have to mail it home or have it destroyed.

Life Inside • 05.09.2025

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