09.18.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / AI Baby Monitors?

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks.  Also, there are new tools for parents to keep track of their babies' health and sleep. These are much more sophisticated than old fashioned monitors. Is there cause for concern? Smart monitors and AI-powered devices are now tracking everything from sleep patterns and health metrics to developmental milestones and growth rates right from birth. While these analytics are popular with parents used to tracking their own health data, you have to ask: who else is watching? Before you install an AI surveillance system in your nursery, Clark shares a warning to consider. All this and more on the September 18, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 AI Baby Health Surveillance: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Best 529 Plans by State: How Clark Howard Picks the Top College Savings Plans Best Return of Premium Life Insurance for 2026 Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference Why Your HOA Fees Are Skyrocketing - Clark Howard NYTimes: Aw, It’s Baby’s First A.I. Surveillance System 12 Ways You May Be Exposing Yourself to Fraud - Clark Howard 7 Essential Rules To Get Great Customer Support Every Time Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices