Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 178: Teaching The Next Generation About AI
Jan 4, 2024
Jim Barrood, a tech ecosystem leader with over two decades of experience in New York City, dives into the critical need for teaching the next generation about AI. He highlights his Future Tech Skills course aimed at empowering youth in generative AI. The discussion touches on integrating AI in schools, fostering creativity, and addressing ethical concerns. Barrood emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and entrepreneurial skills to prepare young people for a tech-driven future, alongside tackling the challenges of misinformation and deep fakes.
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Education System's Slow AI Adoption
- Educational institutions are lagging behind in AI adoption, hindering students' learning.
- They must integrate AI into classrooms instead of banning it.
Empowering Youth with Generative AI
- Encourage young people to explore generative AI through accessible tools.
- Building custom GPTs is now easier than ever, fostering creativity and innovation.
Ezra's AI Art
- Ezra, a 12th grader, used AI to create art for his books.
- He was excited about the Global GPT Challenge as a unique learning opportunity.