NB52 - AI for Kids. AI for Everyone - with AI and data literacy expert Amber Ivey

AiDigiTales creator and AI for Kids podcast host Amber Ivey joins Greg Verdino and Geoff Livingston to discuss the significance of AI literacy for children, the role of data in AI, and how governments can use AI effectively. The conversation elaborated on the importance of educating children about AI, the practical challenges that governments face with data accuracy, and the future of AI in the public sector.

Additionally, Amber shares her insights on creating an AI playground for government agencies and the significance of parental knowledge in guiding children through AI technologies. Amber, Geoff and Greg also discuss why it’s harder for adults to get AI, and how DOGE is impacting state and local governments.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:40 The Importance of AI Literacy for Kids

03:31 Challenges and Solutions in AI Education

09:39 AI in Government Work, Including Procurement Challenges

16:02 Navigating Federal and State AI Challenges in a DOGE Environment

19:21 The AI for Kids Podcast

26:49 Integrating AI Education into Schools

34:31 Pairing AI Education for Parents and Kids

37:55 Data Literacy and AI Governance

You can listen to the AI for Kids podcast at https://aiforkids.buzzsprout.com; learn more about the AiDigiTales books, content, and courses at https://aidigitales.com/; contact Amber Ivey via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberivey/); and learn more about Social Finance here: https://socialfinance.org/.

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