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AI for Kids

Amber Ivey (AI)

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.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

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37:52

Think Like a Data Detective, The Hidden Skill Behind...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text 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 Donelson, chief data and AI officer, Air Force reservist, and author of The Data Detective series, to show how data literacy starts at home with simple habits that build real confidence. Chandra shares the carnival breakthrough that helped her son grasp quantitative and qualitative d...

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7:03

Is That Video Real? Teaching Kids How to Spot...

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2026/01/06

Send us a text 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 plain language, show how AI learns to mimic faces and voices, and teach a family-friendly game that trains kids to spot tricks without fear or extra screen time. We start by explaining what deepfakes are and how pattern-learning lets AI copy smiles, speech, and movement. From the...

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48:29

AI Slop, Character.ai Risks, and Spotting AI Hype...

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2025/12/16

Send us a text 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 experience: predictive systems that generate words, pictures, and sounds without authorship or intent. From Second Life marketplaces to today’s chatbots, we trace how hype blurs reality, how “easy button” tools undercut learning, and why kids deserve a clear, practical map for usi...

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7:10

Nice Try, Robot: The Truth About Chatbots for Kids...

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2025/12/16

Send us a text 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 how chatbots really work, why they sometimes sound brilliant and sometimes go off the rails, and what families can do to stay curious and safe at the same time. We start by breaking down the core idea: a chatbot predicts the next word using patterns, not feelings or understanding...

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46:15

Why Parents Need to Be “In the Loop” About AI — And...

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2025/12/02

Send us a text 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, together with your kids. Our guest, former teacher, edtech pro, and mom Julie Kelleher, shares how she created “Like a Mother AI” to help families turn curiosity into safe, meaningful habits. We dig into the TIME framework, Tutoring, Ideas, Management, Encouragement, to show exactl...

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5:40

Should Kids Trust Talking AI Toys? (Elementary School)

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2025/12/02

Send us a text 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 down AI toys for kids in plain language so families know what they are actually buying. We explain how talking AI toys use speech recognition, simple memory, and pre-programmed responses, where they can shine for learning and play, and where parents need clear guardrails for safet...

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36:10

How Parents Can Guide Kids Through Talking Toys And...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text 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 media. We sat down with Dr. Sonia Tiwari, children’s media researcher and former game character designer, to unpack how to welcome these tools into kids’ lives without losing what matters most. Sonia breaks down what truly makes an AI character: a personality, a backstory, and the new...

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6:09

Z is for Zero-Shot Learning - ABCs of AI (Elementary...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text 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 makes sense for kids and their grown ups. We talk about how AI can make smart guesses about things it has never “seen” before, why that can be powerful, and why it can also be risky if the data behind it is biased or unfair. Kids will hear a clear reminder that they are the real think...

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17:33

Mattel Is Putting AI in Toys. I Built a Screen-Free...

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2025/11/04

Send us a text 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 why I shifted from talking about AI with adults to focusing on kids and families, and how that led to AiDigiCards and the ABCs of AI Activity Deck. Back the Kickstarter here! I talk about how I ended up as one of the voices of an AI avatar, what happened when ChatGPT hit in 2022, a...

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24:11

How Kids, Teachers, and Creators Think Kids Should...

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2025/10/21

Send us a text 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 to curiosity and critical thinking, these clips remind us that understanding AI starts with asking good questions and keeping an open mind. If you heard something today that made you think or smile, share this episode with a friend, teacher, or family member. Parents can sign...

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25:51

Can a Robot Really Be Your Study Buddy? (Elementary |...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text 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 screen time into meaningful learning. In this episode of AI for Kids, host Amber Ivey talks with Ivan Crewkov, the founder of Buddy AI, to explore how a personal challenge of helping his daughter learn English grew into a global learning platform used by over 60 million children. Y...

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8:41

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

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2025/10/07

Send us a text 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 this episode, Y stands for “You + AI.” We explore how people and AI work together in the real world, where speed and pattern spotting meet human judgment and care. We explain the idea of “human in the loop,” a simple way to make sure people stay in charge of goals, guardrails, and fin...

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30:32

What’s a Prompt—and Why Should Kids Learn to Use One?...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text 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 a prompt—and why should kids learn to use one? Together, we explore: Can kids love science but hate math and still thrive in STEM?How can you explain prompts to kids so it “clicks” right away?What simple, fun prompts can kids try—from making coloring pages to writing stories?What do...

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6:34

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

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2025/09/23

Send us a text 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 hospitals to scanning luggage at airports and even studying stars in space, AI helps us look deeper without magic — just sensors plus machine learning! In this episode of AI for Kids, we break down how AI “learns to see,” share simple safety rules about cameras and privacy, and play a ...

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40:32

Can Kids Really Use AI Safely? (Middle School+)

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2025/09/09

Send us a text 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 intelligence. Her story begins with a pivotal moment at age eight when, after receiving a basic computer as an academic achievement award, she declared she wanted to be a computer engineer—a path that would shape her entire professional life. What makes Diya's perspective so valuable is ...

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6:18

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

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2025/09/09

Send us a text 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 little dials that tell a computer which clues matter most when it’s learning. Pointy ears? Higher weight for “cat.” Fluffy tail? Could be “dog.” These weights help AI make decisions in games, apps, and even the tools adults use at work. But here’s the twist: if the weights are wrong ...

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8:40

Screen-Free Summer + Season 2 Recap and Finale

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2025/07/08

Send us a text 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 long. We've explored the fascinating world of artificial intelligence through conversations with remarkable guests who bring diverse perspectives to children's AI education. Each guest reinforced our core belief: understanding technology doesn't require endless screen time, it req...

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30:59

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

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2025/07/01

Send us a text 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 concepts through free workshops that make artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. The spark for Kaashvi's journey came during a Stanford AI for All summer program where she helped create an AI model analyzing satellite imagery to determine socioeconomic status of different regi...

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6:30

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

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2025/07/01

Send us a text 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 world of voice and vision in artificial intelligence—explaining how AI's digital "ears" and "eyes" work in ways even young children can understand. We break down voice recognition technology, explaining how AI systems listen to spoken commands and figure out appropriate responses. B...

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8:46

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

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2025/06/24

Send us a text 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 language kids and adults can understand together. We dive into Apple's new "Apple Intelligence" features unveiled at their Worldwide Developer Conference. Picture asking your iPhone to translate a FaceTime call in real time or edit photos simply by describing what you want to change...

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