Our kids are growing up with it, but for many adults, advancements in technology can be intimidating. As 2026 approaches, we are being told to jump in or be left behind. For the December issue of Princeton Perspectives, The Direct Impact of Technological Advances Across our Region, we take a closer look at how artificial intelligence is impacting four areas of our lives – education, healthcare, government and driving.
Are people shying away, or are they taking advantage? We went to Quakerbridge Mall and asked locals what they think about artificial intelligence (AI). Watch their responses, from skeptical to encouraging, in our Pulse of Princeton video.
Are Autonomous Vehicles Coming to New Jersey? Some legislators say this is something that needs to move forward, and it is in the works. What would be allowed? Where else is it being done? How safe is it? Read on to find answers to all of these questions and more.
Kids today are often told if they get caught using AI in school, their work will be voided, they will be punished and sometimes even expelled. But what if, instead, they were taught beneficial ways to utilize it? Our article, The New Literacy: Helping Students Think Critically in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, takes a look at how Princeton’s largest independent school is moving forward with AI.
While some offices still utilize fax machines, others are taking advantage of chatbots. In the article, Is Artificial Intelligence Improving the Way Government Works in NJ?, we share insights into different levels of government and their varying levels of AI adoption.
In healthcare, forward-thinking is what saves lives, so there are many ways the industry is attempting and using artificial intelligence. We share one aspect Penn Medicine Princeton Health is using in the article Revolutionizing Cancer Care with AI and Next Gen Medical Imaging.
As we look forward, we also look towards a safer world. From Brown University to Sydney, Australia, Perspectives Revisited shares an updated look at ways to keep the light from dimming. We also tell you about enhanced sustainability across Princeton.
It is with optimism towards the future that we close out 2025 and look forward to 2026. We thank you for joining us through another year of Princeton Perspectives.
Wishing happy holidays to those that celebrate, and a Happy New Year to all. See you next year!
Lisa Jacknow spent years working in national and local news in and around New York City before moving to Princeton. Working as both a TV producer and news reporter, Lisa came to this area to focus on the local news of Mercer County at WZBN-TV. In recent years, she got immersed in the Princeton community by serving leadership roles at local schools in addition to volunteering for other local non-profits. In her free time, Lisa loves to spend time with her family, play tennis, sing and play the piano. A graduate of the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Lisa was raised just north of Boston, Massachusetts but has lived in the tri-state area since college. She is excited to be Editor and head writer for Princeton Perspectives!