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AI for Kids

Amber Ivey (AI)

63 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text What if teaching your kids about AI felt as simple as asking a smart friend for help at the grocery store? In this episode of AI for Kids, we dig into one big question every parent is asking: What’s a prompt—and why should kids learn to use one? Together, we explore: Can kids love science but hate math and still thrive in STEM?How can you explain prompts to kids so it “clicks” right away?What simple, fun prompts can kids try—from making coloring pages to writing stories?What do...

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Education for Kids

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Send us a text What if teaching your kids about AI felt as simple as asking a smart friend for help at the grocery store? In this episode of AI for Kids, we dig into one big question every parent is asking: What’s a prompt—and why should kids learn to use one? Together, we explore: Can kids love science but hate math and still thrive in STEM?How can you explain prompts to kids so it “clicks” right away?What simple, fun prompts can kids try—from making coloring pages to writing stories?What do...

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Education for Kids

Episodes (20/63)

AI for Kids

Can Kids Really Use AI Safely? (Middle School+)

Send us a text Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services, takes us on a remarkable journey from her childhood in the South Bronx to becoming a technology leader championing fairness in artificial intelligence. Her story begins with a pivotal moment at age eight when, after receiving a basic computer as an academic achievement award, she declared she wanted to be a computer engineer—a path that would shape her entire professional life. What makes Diya's perspective so valuable is ...

1 week ago

40 minutes

AI for Kids

W is for Weight - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)

Send us a text Season 3 is here! In this episode of AI for Kids, Amber kicks things off with the letter W in our ABCs of AI series. W is for Weights — but not the kind you lift at the gym. In AI, weights are like little dials that tell a computer which clues matter most when it’s learning. Pointy ears? Higher weight for “cat.” Fluffy tail? Could be “dog.” These weights help AI make decisions in games, apps, and even the tools adults use at work. But here’s the twist: if the weights are wrong ...

1 week ago

6 minutes

AI for Kids

Screen-Free Summer + Season 2 Recap and Finale

Send us a text Curious about raising AI-literate kids without more screen time? Our Season Two finale delivers a thoughtful recap of our AI journey while offering creative ways to keep the learning going all summer long. We've explored the fascinating world of artificial intelligence through conversations with remarkable guests who bring diverse perspectives to children's AI education. Each guest reinforced our core belief: understanding technology doesn't require endless screen time, it req...

2 months ago

8 minutes

AI for Kids

How a Teen is Making AI Education for Everyone (Middle+)

Send us a text Kaashvi Mittal, a rising high school senior, is transforming how we think about AI education. As founder of Together We AI, she's breaking down complex technology into bite-sized, understandable concepts through free workshops that make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. The spark for Kaashvi's journey came during a Stanford AI for All summer program where she helped create an AI model analyzing satellite imagery to determine socioeconomic status of different regi...

2 months ago

30 minutes

AI for Kids

V is for Voice and Vision - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

Send us a text Ever wondered how smart speakers like Alexa know what you're saying? Or how self-driving cars can tell the difference between a stop sign and a person? Our latest episode dives into the fascinating world of voice and vision in artificial intelligence—explaining how AI's digital "ears" and "eyes" work in ways even young children can understand. We break down voice recognition technology, explaining how AI systems listen to spoken commands and figure out appropriate responses. B...

2 months ago

6 minutes

AI for Kids

Is Apple’s New AI Safe for Kids? (AI Kids Scoop)

Send us a text Ever wondered how to explain AI news to the curious young minds in your life? This episode of AI for Kids Scoop breaks down the latest artificial intelligence developments from early to mid-June in language kids and adults can understand together. We dive into Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" features unveiled at their Worldwide Developer Conference. Picture asking your iPhone to translate a FaceTime call in real time or edit photos simply by describing what you want to change...

2 months ago

8 minutes

AI for Kids

How AI and VR Help Kids (and Adults) Relax (Middle+)

Send us a text What if technology could help you understand and manage your emotions better? Dr. Alicia Mckoy, founder and CEO of PeakMind, takes us on a fascinating journey through the intersection of neuroscience, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence in the quest for better mental wellbeing. The human brain processes emotions through chemicals like dopamine, oxytocin, and adrenaline, triggering our fight, flight, freeze, or relaxation responses. Understanding this complex system is...

3 months ago

33 minutes

AI for Kids

U is for Unsupervised Learning and yoU! - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

Send us a text Today's episode explores the letter "U" in our ABCs of AI series, representing both yoU (our curious young listeners) and Unsupervised Learning. We break down how artificial intelligence systems can organize photos, music, and data by identifying similarities without being explicitly told what to look for. Through our "Sort It Like a Robot" activity, kids can experience firsthand how machines approach pattern recognition by sorting household objects and discussing the different...

3 months ago

5 minutes

AI for Kids

How Schools, Camps, and Laws Are Getting Kids AI-Ready (AI Kids Scoop)

Send us a text The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and our latest AI for Kids Scoop episode brings the most exciting tech developments straight to young curious minds. From robot dancing to drone flying, we're uncovering how schools across America are transforming tech education into hands-on adventures that prepare kids for tomorrow's world. Dive into our exploration of Maine's student tech conference where nearly 1,000 kids programmed dancing robots and piloted drones, showcasing...

3 months ago

10 minutes

AI for Kids

How AI Can Be Smart but Still Not Understand You (Middle+)

Send us a text Ever wondered why AI can be simultaneously brilliant and bewilderingly clueless? Reed Coke, Director of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI, offers a beautifully simple explanation: AI is like singing along to songs in a language you don't know. You recognize patterns and can predict what comes next without truly understanding the meaning. Reed brings his unique background as a linguist-turned-AI engineer to explain natural language processing in terms kids (and adults) can grasp. Growin...

3 months ago

33 minutes

AI for Kids

T is for Token - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

Send us a text Tokens are the invisible building blocks that power every AI conversation, and in this episode of the AI for Kids podcast, we're breaking them down in a way that makes perfect sense for curious young minds! As part of our "ABCs of AI" series, we've reached the letter T, and tokens take center stage. Ever wondered how AI actually processes our words? Unlike humans who understand complete thoughts, AI breaks everything down into smaller pieces called tokens—which can be whole wo...

3 months ago

6 minutes

AI for Kids

AI, Cheating, and One Teen’s Brilliant Fix (AI Kids Scoop)

Send us a text In this episode of AI for Kids, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing schools around the world—from new rules to exciting new tools! We talk about how China just made new rules that stop students from turning in AI-written homework and require teacher help when younger kids use AI tools. Over in the UK, leaders are planning global guidelines for AI in education—and even a big AI in schools summit in 2026! We also spotlight Jun Jang, a 16-year-old from Mississippi, ...

3 months ago

10 minutes

AI for Kids

How AI Can Be a Flashlight, Not a Shortcut (Middle+)

Send us a text What if your child had a kind, judgment-free learning companion—available anytime they needed help? That’s exactly what’s starting to happen in classrooms using AI. In this episode, we talk with Kanishka Seth, a teacher and EdTech leader at Khan Lab School, who works just one floor below the Khan Academy team and sees firsthand how AI is showing up in real learning spaces. Kanishka shares how Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered tool, acts like a thoughtful study buddy—asking qu...

4 months ago

32 minutes

AI for Kids

S is for Supervised Learning - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

Send us a text We break down supervised learning, explaining how AI learns from labeled examples just like how children learn from teachers identifying objects. • Supervised learning is when AI learns from labeled examples (like seeing pictures of apples with labels) • The more examples an AI sees, the better it gets at recognizing patterns • Real-world applications include Google Lens, spam filters, AI art apps, and medical diagnostic tools • Bad or confusing data leads to incorrect learnin...

4 months ago

7 minutes

AI for Kids

Using AI in Korea, Gemini AI for Kids, and More News (AI Kids Scoop)

Send us a text Spring is here—and so is our new weekly podcast format! We’re now alternating between fun episodes for kids and a new segment, “AI Kids Scoop,” where we break down what’s happening in AI and education. After a recent trip to Seoul, I saw just how powerful AI can be—using ChatGPT to plan, Google Lens to read menus, and Translate to chat with locals. It’s a reminder that AI is here now, and our kids need to learn how to use it wisely. Our inaugural AI Kids Scoop covers groundbrea...

4 months ago

12 minutes

AI for Kids

Replay: How The Future Belongs to AI-Literate Kids (Middle +)

Send us a text This is the last week of our break and we look forward to catching up in a couple of weeks. Check out this week's replay. "Technology won't replace you, but someone who knows how to use it will take your position." These words from Eashan Kosaraju, a remarkable high school student from Ohio, capture the essence of why AI literacy matters for today's youth. Dive into this eye-opening conversation with a teen who's already making waves in the AI education space as host of the Al...

4 months ago

23 minutes

AI for Kids

Replay: How a Fifth-Grader Can Start Their AI Journey Today (Middle +)

Send us a text We are on a short spring break at AI for Kid. We look forward to seeing you all in May. In the meantime, check out this replay with Archi Marrapu, a remarkable young inventor. • Explaining artificial intelligence as a "fake brain" that can mimic human intelligence and sometimes exceed human capabilities • Creating Project Pill Tracker, a 3D-printed medication management system with AI features that prevent medication errors • Working with tools like Arduino Uno kit...

5 months ago

26 minutes

AI for Kids

Replay: How an 11-Year-Old is Teaching Fellow Kids Coding—from Scratch to C++ (Middle +)

Send us a text Meet Ehsan Adouane, an 11-year-old coding prodigy who started his YouTube channel at age 9 because he "had nothing to do" and wanted to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Started coding at age 9, now proficient in C++ and building applicationsExplains coding languages from high-level (Python, Scratch) to low-level (binary)Recommends beginners start with C++ instead of Python to learn fundamentals properlyDescribes Raspberry Pi computers and how they help program micro...

5 months ago

36 minutes

AI for Kids

What If Your First Teacher Was an AI? (Middle+)

Send us a text Dipti Bhide, CEO and co-founder of LittleLit Kids AI, reveals how the first generation of AI-first children are learning to safely navigate AI through kid-friendly tools and experiences. She shares her journey from building tech for adults to creating the world's first all-in-one AI platform specifically designed for elementary and middle school children. • An entire generation of children are learning AI before they learn Google search • Little Lit AI was inspired by Dipti's ...

6 months ago

39 minutes

AI for Kids

R is for Reinforcement Learning – ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

Send us a text We break down reinforcement learning in simple terms, exploring how AI gets smarter through trial and error just like kids do when learning new skills. Using familiar examples like video games and robots, we explain how computers learn by getting rewards for good choices and penalties for mistakes. • Reinforcement learning explained: AI figuring things out by trying different actions and seeing what works • Real-world applications include robots learning to walk and dance, AI ...

6 months ago

6 minutes