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Even Without Internet Access, Prisoners Are Trying to Benefit From A.I.

NYTimes Technology • Tue, 21 Apr 2026

Even Without Internet Access, Prisoners Are Trying to Benefit From A.I.

Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

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Most prisons forbid online access. But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

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Most prisons forbid online access.

But inmates are finding ways to ask chatbots questions anyway.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/business/ai-chatbots-prisoners.html