AI for Kids

Send us a textWhat 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 crucial for managing our emotional states effectively. With stress contributing to 60-80% of disease according to health organizations, Dr. Mckoy's work couldn't be more timely. She introduces us to concepts like ultradian rhythms—natural 90-minute cycles when our brains are optimally prepared for focus and learning—and explains how traditional school and work schedules often conflict with these natural patterns. Schools that have restructured around these rhythms have seen remarkable improvements in student performance.Perhaps most exciting is Dr. Mckoy's pioneering work with virtual reality therapy. This "rehearsal therapy" allows people to practice stressful situations or experience calming environments while measuring biometric responses. The emergence of "VRX" (virtual reality prescriptions) represents a groundbreaking shift in healthcare, with doctors now prescribing VR experiences alongside or instead of traditional medications.For those without access to advanced technology, Dr. Mckoy offers practical strategies anyone can implement: identifying your main stressors, noting where you feel stress physically, developing advance response plans, and prioritizing quality sleep.Sign up for the weekly newsletter here to get up to date news on AI for Kids: https://aidigitales.com/newsletterResourcesHer books:Be Well at WorkCreating a New Culture for your WorkplaceCDC – Coping with Stress Learn about healthy ways to manage stress for kids and adults. Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Substack: https://aiforkidsweekly.substack.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids and best AI podcast for kids, parents, teachers, and families. Buy our debut book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like o...

Send us a textToday'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 ways things can be categorized.But beyond the technical concepts, we emphasize something crucial: despite all the amazing capabilities of AI, human qualities remain irreplaceable. Your feelings, imagination, creativity, and kindness are superpowers that no algorithm can duplicate. We discuss why it's essential to have "humans in the loop" checking AI's work, especially when machines might miss context or make incorrect assumptions based on limited information.Whether you're a tech-savvy kid or a parent looking to help your child navigate our increasingly AI-driven world, this episode offers accessible explanations and a fun hands-on activity that brings abstract concepts to life. Subscribe to AI for Kids, have your parents sign up for our newsletter at www.aidigitales.com/newsletter, and join us as we continue our journey through the ABCs of artificial intelligence!Sign up for the weekly newsletter here to get up to date news on AI for Kids: https://aidigitales.com/newsletterSupport the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Substack: https://aiforkidsweekly.substack.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids and best AI podcast for kids, parents, teachers, and families. Buy our debut book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like o...

Send us a textThe 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 how learning and technology blend seamlessly in modern education. We also spotlight Google's latest kid-friendly AI tools, including updates to their Study Buddy app that now enables collaboration and note-sharing between students and teachers. For parents wondering about summer enrichment, we highlight the emergence of specialized AI summer camps that are teaching teens not just how to use AI, but how to use it responsibly and ethically.The heart of this episode introduces our screen-free "Teach the Teacher" activity – a way for kids to understand how AI actually learns from data. By playing the role of AI trainers, children grasp the concept of training data and why diverse, representative examples matter when teaching machines. We also address important safety updates, including new legislation designed to protect children online, while emphasizing that the most powerful part of any AI system is the human guiding it. Join us as we continue making artificial intelligence accessible, engaging, and safe for the next generation of innovators. Subscribe to our newsletter at AiDigiTales/newsletter for weekly updates and more screen-free activities to try at home!Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Substack: https://aiforkidsweekly.substack.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids and best AI podcast for kids, parents, teachers, and families. Buy our debut book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like o...

Reed Coke, Director of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI, shares his journey from a bilingual childhood in Amsterdam to becoming an AI expert. He explains AI's paradox of being smart yet clueless, using relatable analogies like singing in a foreign language. The discussion dives into his groundbreaking work in AI for early cancer detection and the challenges of teaching computers contextual understanding. Reed also offers tips for young learners interested in AI, highlighting community resources that can ignite their passion for technology.

Discover the amazing world of tokens, the tiny building blocks that help AI understand language! Learn how these tokens, from words to punctuation, are processed differently by machines compared to humans. The fun Token Tower Challenge lets kids physically build sentences like AI does. Explore how changing just one word can completely alter an AI's response. It's a fascinating and interactive way to dive into the mechanics of AI communication!

Discover how AI regulations in China are reshaping homework submission, emphasizing independence in education. A 16-year-old innovator from Mississippi has created a program that detects AI-written work by analyzing writing styles. Exciting new math apps can read handwritten equations and offer personalized learning experiences. Additionally, learn about global AI guidelines being established in the UK and try a fun screen-free activity called 'Be the AI' to see how instructions can hilariously go off track!

Kanishka Seth, an EdTech leader and ELA teacher at Khan Lab School, discusses how AI can be a supportive learning companion, similar to a kind, judgment-free peer. She highlights Khanmigo, an AI tool that encourages critical thinking rather than providing quick answers. Kanishka shares that AI should act like a flashlight, illuminating possibilities for students to explore. Real student stories showcase how AI fosters creativity and personalization in learning, reminding parents that it's about nurturing exploration, not shortcuts.

Discover how AI learns through supervised learning, just like kids learn from teachers! Dive into the importance of labeled examples and how they help AI recognize patterns. Explore real-world applications ranging from Google Lens to spam filters. Beware of confusing data—bad input can lead to incorrect outcomes! Challenge yourself with the "Label It Game" and create your own mini AI model using Google's Teachable Machine. This insightful discussion makes understanding AI fun and interactive!

Spring is here, and so is a fresh look at AI in education! Discover fascinating insights from a trip to Seoul, where AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Lens showcased their potential. Learn about exciting developments, like Google's Gemini AI for kids under 13 and global AI literacy initiatives. From summer camps for young learners to an empathetic AI tutor designed to respond to emotions, the landscape is changing fast. Emphasizing creativity and supervision, this discussion is both inspiring and vital for navigating the AI world!

Send us a textThis 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 All Things AI podcast and a responsible AI advocate. Eashan shares how his childhood love of mathematics evolved into a passion for computer science and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the critical need for students to understand technology that will shape their future careers.Did you know that a number of Gen Zers consider AI the biggest threat to their future employment? Rather than feeding these fears, Eashan is tackling them head-on through his educational initiative "Empower with AI" and his work with the youth-driven organization Encode Justice. He breaks down complex concepts like large language models into kid-friendly explanations while highlighting both the opportunities and risks this technology presents.Parents and educators will appreciate Eashan's thoughtful approach to balancing AI tools with academic integrity as he discusses how school districts nationwide are responding to AI in the classroom. His vision of human-centered technology development offers a refreshing perspective on how we can harness AI's benefits while mitigating potential harms.Subscribe to AI for Kids wherever you get your podcasts and continue exploring the fascinating world of artificial intelligence with us!Check out more resources with Eashan via Empower with AI, including his mini-lectures and his All Things AI podcast. Support the showHey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Substack: https://aiforkidsweekly.substack.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids and best AI podcast for kids, parents, teachers, and families. Buy our debut book “AI… Meets… AI”Social Media & Contact: Website: www.aidigitales.com Email: contact@aidigitales.com Follow Us: Instagram, YouTube Books on Amazon or Free AI Worksheets Listen, rate, and subscribe! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Spotify YouTube Other Like o...