What Parents (& Boys) Need to Know About AI
· 45 min
Episode What Parents (& Boys) Need to Know About AI
AI — artificial intelligence — is already a big part of our everyday lives.
We rely on it to help us get from one place to another. (GPS directions, anyone?) We use it to polish our prose. (Spell check and Grammarly, for instance.) Customer service chatbots and product recommendations based on previous purchases — all of these are built on AI.
The public release of ChatGPT, a AI system that using natural language processing, has accelerated the use of AI in modern life. Students routinely use it for school work — to dismay of some teachers. As AI becomes more integrated into the tools and technologies we use every day, understanding how it works—and how to use it responsibly—is becoming essential for both adults and children.
(AI, in fact, helped me rewrite that last sentence. Initially, it said, “Understanding AI & how to use it ethically is quickly becoming a necessary skill.)
In this episode, we talk with Angela Radcliffe, a mom of two, clinical research expert, and AI enthusiast who created Quantum Kids, Guardians of AI: Story Quest and Activity Book to help kids (and their parents) understand ethical uses of AI.
Takeaways:
• AI is rapidly evolving and impacting how children learn. • Writing with AI can enhance creativity but requires careful guidance. • Ethics in AI usage is crucial for responsible parenting. • AI should be treated as a peer to foster collaboration. • Teaching kindness and responsibility is essential in the age of AI. • New ways of thinking may emerge from AI’s influence on education. • Parents should actively engage with AI to understand its capabilities. • Practical, fun uses of AI can help demystify the technology for families. • Transparency and trust are vital in navigating AI’s impact. • AI can be a valuable tool for enhancing everyday tasks and creativity.
Links we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:
Quantum Kids, Guardians of AI: Story Quest and Activity Book, created by Angela Radcliffe
What Teachers Told Me About AI in School
Teens Using AI to Create Deepfakes of Classmates Prompts New Bill
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Links in the notes 12
- https://chatgpt.com/
- https://time.com/7026050/chatgpt-quit-teaching-ai-essay/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-radcliffe-2560256/
- https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Kids-Guardians-AI-Activity/dp/B0CPC8GL6L
- https://www.on-boys-podcast.com/?attachment_id=6192
- https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/14/opinion/ai-schools-teachers-students.html
- https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/teens-are-using-ai-to-create-explicit-deepfakes-of-classmates-often-sparking-anxiety
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