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FSU Shooting Victim's Lawyer Takes on ChatGPT
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FSU Shooting Victim's Lawyer Takes on ChatGPT
Tallahassee attorney Carrie Rohn joins Dana Brooks to discuss her lawsuit involving OpenAI and allegations related to the 2025 FSU shooting. They explore AI safety, corporate accountability, and what families can do to protect themselves as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life. Hosted on…
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What really happens when a community-minded person steps into local politics? Wakulla County Commissioner Quincee Messersmith opens up about the criticism, pressure, growth battles, and political games that come with public service.Dana Brooks sits down with Quincee for a candid conversation about going from longtime…
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Childhood Trauma Changes Everything
Childhood trauma doesn’t always stay in childhood. But it also doesn’t have to determine the rest of your life. Dana Brooks sits down with Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of the FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy, for a powerful conversation about adverse childhood…
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