AI for Kids
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 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.
Episodes
75 episodes
Think Like a Data Detective, The Hidden Skill Behind AI (Middle+)
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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37:52
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Is That Video Real? Teaching Kids How to Spot Deepfakes (Elementary+)
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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7:03
AI Slop, Character.ai Risks, and Spotting AI Hype (Middle School+)
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 generat...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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49:07
Are AI Chatbots Safe for Kids? (Elementary School)
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 sometime...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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7:11
How Parents And Kids Can Learn AI Together Safely (Middle+)
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 te...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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46:54
Are Talking AI Toys Safe? (Elementary School)
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 plai...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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5:42
How Parents Can Guide Kids Through Talking Toys And Chatbots (Middle School+)
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, childr...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:48
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Z is for Zero-Shot Learning - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)
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 th...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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6:11
Mattel Is Putting AI in Toys. I Built a Screen-Free AI Deck Instead. (Parents)
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 adu...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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17:35
How Kids, Teachers, and Creators Think Kids Should Use AI (Everyone)
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,...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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24:50
Can a Robot Really Be Your Study Buddy? (Elementary | Middle)
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:29
Y is for You - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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8:43
What’s a Prompt—and Why Should Kids Learn to Use One? (Middle School+)
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 ki...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:10
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X is for X-Ray Vision - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)
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 ev...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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6:36
Can Kids Really Use AI Safely? (Middle School+)
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 fairn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:10
W is for Weight - ABCs of AI (Elementary School+)
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 l...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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6:20
Screen-Free Summer + Season 2 Recap and Finale
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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8:42
How a Teen is Making AI Education for Everyone (Middle+)
Kaashvi Mittal, a rising high school senior, is transforming how we think about AI education. As founder of Together We AI, she's breaking dow...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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31:38
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V is for Voice and Vision - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)
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 intell...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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6:32
Is Apple’s New AI Safe for Kids? (AI Kids Scoop)
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 togeth...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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8:48
How AI and VR Help Kids (and Adults) Relax (Middle+)
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, virtual reality, and artificial intelligenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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34:32
U is for Unsupervised Learning and yoU! - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)
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 organize photos, music, and data by identifyi...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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5:17
How Schools, Camps, and Laws Are Getting Kids AI-Ready (AI Kids Scoop)
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, we're uncovering how schools across America a...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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10:14
How AI Can Be Smart but Still Not Understand You (Middle+)
Ever wondered why AI can be simultaneously brilliant and bewilderingly clueless? Reed Coke, Director of Engineering at KUNGFU.AI, offers a beautifully sim...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:51
T is for Token - ABCs of AI (Elementary+)
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 minds!As part of our "ABCs of AI" se...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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6:03
