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AI for Kids

Amber Ivey (AI)

94 episodes

Welcome to AI for Kids, a podcast made for kids, with parents and teachers there to support and guide them, without adding more screen time.

More about the show

This podcast is made for kids ages 4–12 (and curious teens too) and the adults who support them. You’ll hear fun, easy-to-follow conversations with fellow kids and even AI experts. We break down what AI is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how to talk about it at the dinner table or on the drive to school.

Whether you’re multitasking, carpooling, or winding down for the night, AI for Kids fits your life. It’s screen-free, engaging, and created to spark curiosity, not replace it.

Because kids don’t need more screen time to stay ahead, just better ways to understand the world they’re growing up in.

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  1. Should Schools Ban AI? Vibe Coding, Cheating, and Keeping Your Brain in Charge (Older kids, parents, & teachers).

    · 36 min · S4 E4

    Send us Fan Mail AI is in your backpack already. It’s on your phone, in your GPS, in the apps you use for school, and in the tools that can write, solve, summarize, and generate almost anything. So when schools block…

  2. AI Can Be Brilliant and Completely Wrong, Here’s Why (Middle School and up)

    · 34 min · S4 E3

    Send us Fan Mail AI can write poems, answer questions, and sound confident, but does it actually understand what it’s saying? We sit down with Reed Koch, Director of Engineering at KungFu.ai, to unpack what…

  3. How a Teen Uses AI to Turn Lyrics Into Songs (Middle School and up)

    · 22 min · S4 E2

    Send us Fan Mail A teen writes the lyrics, AI builds the sound, and suddenly a song that used to live only in her head can play out loud. That’s the creative shift we dig into with Rachel Schaub, a 17-year-old…

  4. Brain Before Bot: 5 AI Rules for the New School Year

    · 10 min · S4 E1

    Send us Fan Mail AI is not coming to school someday. It is already there, tucked into search boxes, video recommendations, study apps, and yes, the chatbots everyone talks about. We’re kicking off the new school year…

  5. Your Brain Still Matters + Season 3 Recap and Finale (Kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 25 min · S3 E31

    Send us Fan Mail AI can feel like magic until you look closer and realize it’s built on choices, data, and a whole lot of guessing. For our Season 3 finale of AI for Kids, we pull together the biggest takeaways from…

  6. Can a Robot Fix Grandma's Pipes? Why Jobs Still Need Human Hands (Kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 32 min · S3 E30

    Send us Fan Mail AI is getting louder, faster, and more impressive by the week and that can make kids wonder what’s left for humans to do. We wanted to bring a calmer, more real-world answer: the future still needs…

  7. How 4th Graders Used AI to Hunt Vampire Fish (Elementary School)

    · 8:46 · S3 E29

    Send us Fan Mail Vampire fish in the Great Lakes sounds like a prank until you learn sea lampreys are real and they’re chewing through ecosystems like trout and salmon. We start with that eerie mental image, then take…

  8. That "Kid" in Your Roblox Game? Might Be a Bot. (Elementary School)

    · 8:30 · S3 E28

    Send us Fan Mail A character in your game says hi back, remembers your name, and chats like they actually know you. That can feel amazing and also a little risky, because more and more games are adding AI powered NPCs…

  9. How to THINK About AI Before It Thinks for You (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 25 min · S3 E27

    Send us Fan Mail AI sounds smart. But that doesn’t mean it’s right. And it definitely doesn’t mean it should be doing your thinking for you. This week, Dhani Ramadhani joins the show. She’s a mom, a Harvard grad, a…

  10. AI Takes 3 Seconds to Steal Your Voice. One Step Stops It. (Elementary School)

    · 7:49 · S3 E26

    Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re tackling one of the scariest AI scams happening right now: voice cloning. Criminals are using AI to copy someone’s voice from just a few seconds of audio, a TikTok, a voicemail, a…

  11. Why Everything You See Online Is Trying to Get Your Attention (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 43 min · S3 E25

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber sits down with digital producer and internet culture veteran Matt Silverman for a real talk about algorithms, slop, screen addiction, and why being a little bit skeptical online might…

  12. Why Games Ask for Your Birthday (Elementary School)

    · 7:18 · S3 E24

    Send us Fan Mail A game is loading, a video looks fun, and then a screen pops up demanding your birthday. Why does an app need your age, and what happens if you type it in without thinking? I dig into the real reason…

  13. Is AI Really Your Friend? What Kids Need to Know (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 46 min · S3 E23

    Send us Fan Mail AI can feel like a mind that knows you, agrees with you, and never gets tired, which is exactly why we need to talk about how it shows up in real life. I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Petricini , who…

  14. Can You Spot a Fake AI Video on YouTube? (Elementary School)

    · 4:32 · S3 E22

    Send us Fan Mail A kids’ video can be bright, catchy, and totally wrong. We’re seeing more AI-generated videos for kids show up on YouTube and tablets, and some of them slip mistakes into the middle where a quick…

  15. 3 Rules to Keep Young Brains Strong, Healthy AI Use & Homework Balance (Elementary School)

    · 7:11 · S3 E21

    Send us Fan Mail AI can do homework-level tasks in seconds, which is exactly why so many parents and teachers feel uneasy. After a short break, we’re back with a solo check-in that tackles the question showing up all…

  16. Replay: What If You Could Star in Your Own Book with AI? (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 37 min · S3 E20

    Send us Fan Mail Check out this replay episode for kids and parents interested in AI support with storytime. What if a child could open a book and see their own name, face, and dreams driving the plot forward, then…

  17. Replay: Wait… Hacking Isn’t Always Bad? How Kids Can Hack for Good (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 26 min · S3 E19

    Send us Fan Mail Check out this replay episode for kids and parents interested in cyber security. Curious about how artificial intelligence shapes our daily lives? Join us as we chat with Tennisha Martin, the…

  18. Replay: How A Dad Turned A Birthday Field Trip Into A Statewide STEM Movement (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 34 min · S3 E18

    Send us Fan Mail In this replay we revisit our episode with the one and only Phil Rogofsky. Is STEM only for scientists and engineers? Join us as we unravel this myth with our special guest, Phil Rogofsky, the…

  19. Fan Favorites Replay: How a Puzzle-Loving Kid Became an Expert in AI and Robotics (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 34 min · S3 E17

    Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re sharing a fan-favorite replay, an episode that ranks in the top ten of our all-time most listened-to episodes. In this week's replay episode we unlock the secrets of building…

  20. Think Like a Data Detective, The Hidden Skill Behind AI (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 38 min · S3 E16

    Send us Fan Mail A single question from a four-year-old, “What is data?”, sparked a four-year journey that turned everyday moments into a blueprint for teaching kids the foundations of AI. We sit down with Chandra…

  21. Is That Video Real? Teaching Kids How to Spot Deepfakes (Elementary School)

    · 7:03 · S3 E15

    Send us Fan Mail A video looks real, the voice sounds familiar, but something feels off. That gut check matters, and we turn it into a simple habit kids can use every day: pause, check, ask. We break down deepfakes in…

  22. AI Slop, Character.ai Risks, and Spotting AI Hype (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 49 min · S3 E14

    Send us Fan Mail What do kids really touch when they “use AI”? We sat down with educator Tom Mullaney and early virtual economy pioneer Tim Allen to strip away the buzzwords and bring AI back to what children actually…

  23. Are AI Chatbots Safe for Kids? (Elementary School)

    · 7:11 · S3 E13

    Send us Fan Mail Kids are meeting chatbots everywhere, from homework helpers to pop‑ups on websites, and many of them think the robot “feels” things. We cut through the hype with a friendly, practical guide that shows…

  24. How Parents And Kids Can Learn AI Together Safely (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 47 min · S3 E12

    Send us Fan Mail Worried that “learning AI” means more screens and less connection at home? We flip that script with a parent-first, practical roadmap for saving time, lowering stress, and building real AI literacy,…

  25. Are Talking AI Toys Safe? (Elementary School)

    · 5:42 · S3 E11

    Send us Fan Mail Curious talking toys are popping up everywhere, from plush buddies and dolls to tiny robots that listen and talk back. In this AI for Kids episode, we kick off our “AI in Real Life” series by breaking…

  26. How Parents Can Guide Kids Through Talking Toys And Chatbots (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 37 min · S3 E10

    Send us Fan Mail A stuffed animal that answers back. A kind voice that “understands.” A tutor that lives in a fictional town. AI characters are everywhere, and they’re changing how kids learn, play, and bond with…

  27. Z is for Zero-Shot Learning - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)

    · 6:11 · S3 E9

    Send us Fan Mail Hey, hey! You made it to the end of our special ABCs of AI series. In this final episode of the ABCs of AI, we land on the letter Z for Zero-Shot Learning, a fancy AI term that we break down so it…

  28. Mattel Is Putting AI in Toys. I Built a Screen-Free AI Deck Instead. (Parents)

    · 18 min · S3 E8

    Send us Fan Mail Kids are talking to Alexa and seeing AI everywhere before they can even read, but most parents, aunties, and teachers are still trying to figure out what AI actually is. In this solo episode, I share…

  29. How Kids, Teachers, and Creators Think Kids Should Use AI (Everyone)

    · 25 min · S3 E7

    Send us Fan Mail Amber Ivey (aka AI) shares standout moments from AI for Kids, conversations that made her stop and think about how kids, parents, and teachers are learning to live with AI. From creativity and coding…

  30. Can a Robot Really Be Your Study Buddy? (Kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 26 min · S3 E6

    Send us Fan Mail Imagine an AI tutor that changes color to teach colors, points to an arm to name body parts, and keeps lessons fun without losing focus. That’s Buddy AI, a 3D animated study buddy for kids that turns…

  31. Y is for You - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)

    · 8:43 · S3 E5

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a robot colors the sun green? That playful mistake helps us unlock a bigger idea: AI needs you. Not as a spectator, but as the guide who brings context, empathy, and fairness. In…

  32. What’s a Prompt? And Why Kids Should Learn to Use Them? (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 31 min · S3 E4

    Send us Fan Mail What if teaching your kids about AI felt as simple as asking a smart friend for help at the grocery store? In this episode of AI for Kids, we dig into one big question every parent is asking: What’s…

  33. X is for X-Ray Vision - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)

    · 6:36 · S3 E3

    Send us Fan Mail Nope, we’re not talking about superhero powers — we’re exploring how AI and smart tools use X-rays, thermal cameras, and other sensors to “see” what’s inside things. From spotting broken bones in…

  34. Can Kids Really Use AI Safely? (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 41 min · S3 E2

    Send us Fan Mail Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services, takes us on a remarkable journey from her childhood in the South Bronx to becoming a technology leader championing fairness in artificial…

  35. W is for Weight - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)

    · 6:20 · S3 E1

    Send us Fan Mail Season 3 is here! In this episode of AI for Kids, Amber kicks things off with the letter W in our ABCs of AI series. W is for Weights — but not the kind you lift at the gym. In AI, weights are like…

  36. Screen-Free Summer + Season 2 Recap and Finale (Kids, parents, & teachers)

    · 8:42 · S2 E25

    Send us Fan Mail Curious about raising AI-literate kids without more screen time? Our Season Two finale delivers a thoughtful recap of our AI journey while offering creative ways to keep the learning going all summer…

  37. How a Teen is Making AI Education for Everyone (Middle+)

    · 32 min · S2 E24

    Send us Fan Mail Kaashvi Mittal, a rising high school senior, is transforming how we think about AI education. As founder of Together We AI, she's breaking down complex technology into bite-sized, understandable…

  38. V is for Voice and Vision - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

    · 6:32 · S2 E23

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how smart speakers like Alexa know what you're saying? Or how self-driving cars can tell the difference between a stop sign and a person? Our latest episode dives into the fascinating…

  39. Is Apple’s New AI Safe for Kids? (AI Kids Scoop)

    · 8:48 · S2 E22

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to explain AI news to the curious young minds in your life? This episode of AI for Kids Scoop breaks down the latest artificial intelligence developments from early to mid-June in…

  40. How AI and VR Help Kids (and Adults) Relax (Middle+)

    · 35 min · S2 E21

    Send us Fan Mail What 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,…

  41. U is for Unsupervised Learning and yoU! - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

    · 5:17 · S2 E20

    Send us Fan Mail Today'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…

  42. How Schools, Camps, and Laws Are Getting Kids AI-Ready (AI Kids Scoop)

    · 10 min · S2 E19

    Send us Fan Mail The 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,…

  43. How AI Can Be Smart but Still Not Understand You (Middle+)

    · 34 min · S2 E19

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why AI can be simultaneously brilliant and bewilderingly clueless? Reed Coke, Director of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI, offers a beautifully simple explanation: AI is like singing along to…

  44. T is for Token - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

    · 6:03 · S2 E18

    Send us Fan Mail Tokens are the invisible building blocks that power every AI conversation, and in this episode of the AI for Kids podcast, we're breaking them down in a way that makes perfect sense for curious young…

  45. AI, Cheating, and One Teen’s Brilliant Fix (AI Kids Scoop)

    · 10 min · S2 E17

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of AI for Kids, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing schools around the world—from new rules to exciting new tools! We talk about how China just made new rules that stop…

  46. How AI Can Be a Flashlight, Not a Shortcut (Middle+)

    · 34 min · S2 E16

    Send us Fan Mail What if your child had a kind, judgment-free learning companion—available anytime they needed help? That’s exactly what’s starting to happen in classrooms using AI. In this episode, we talk with…

  47. S is for Supervised Learning - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)

    · 7:18 · S2 E15

    Send us Fan Mail We break down supervised learning, explaining how AI learns from labeled examples just like how children learn from teachers identifying objects. • Supervised learning is when AI learns from labeled…

  48. Using AI in Korea, Gemini AI for Kids, and More News (AI Kids Scoop)

    · 13 min · S2 E14

    Send us Fan Mail Spring is here—and so is our new weekly podcast format! We’re now alternating between fun episodes for kids and a new segment, “AI Kids Scoop,” where we break down what’s happening in AI and…

  49. Replay: How The Future Belongs to AI-Literate Kids (Middle +)

    · 25 min · S2 E13

    Send us Fan Mail This 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…

  50. Replay: How a Fifth-Grader Can Start Their AI Journey Today (Middle +)

    · 27 min · S2 E12

    Send us Fan Mail We are on a short spring break at AI for Kid. We look forward to seeing you all in May. In the meantime, check out this replay with Archi Marrapu, a remarkable young inventor. • Explaining artificial…

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