Author: Terry Gross

Transcript TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. It’s back-to-school season, and in many classrooms, digital devices have replaced or supplemented books. Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have tried to get schools to buy their products and have offered tech training to teachers and students in subjects like coding, the use of AI, online safety and basic computer tools. So what are the tech giants getting in return for this investment? And how much are they influencing what and how children and teens are taught in schools?My guest, Natasha Singer, is a New York Times reporter…