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AI and Super Intelligence, explained for kids

What is AI? How does it learn? What do people mean by super intelligence? Seven short lessons for readers about 8 to 12. Read them with a grown-up, try the activities, and take the quick quizzes.

Start with lesson 1 A note for parents and teachersPrintable classroom packet

The lessons

Each one takes about five minutes. Go in order, or pick the question you care about most.

  1. Lesson 1 · 4 minWhat is AI?What is AI, and where do you see it?
  2. Lesson 2 · 5 minHow does AI learn?How does AI learn, and why can it be wrong?
  3. Lesson 3 · 5 minWhat does "super intelligence" mean?What does super intelligence mean?
  4. Lesson 4 · 4 minWhat can AI do, and what can't it?What is AI good at, and where does it fall short?
  5. Lesson 5 · 5 minUsing AI safely and kindlyHow can you use AI safely and kindly?
  6. Lesson 6 · 4 minHow do people keep AI safe?Who keeps AI safe, and how?
  7. Lesson 7 · 4 minAI and your futureWhat jobs work with AI, and how can you start learning?

More for kids and grown-ups

Words to knowSimple meanings for words like model, training, deepfake, and super intelligence.For parents and teachersHow these lessons were made, their sources, ideas for talking together, and privacy.

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