Helping Kids Play With Artificial Intelligence

Every day, our kids are swept through the world by algorithms. YouTube algorithms decide what videos they watch, GPS algorithms map what route they take to school, Spotify algorithms select what songs they hear, and personal assistants like Siri and Alexa advise them -- all of it driven by artificial intelligence. Kids (and adults!) leave these passive engagements with AI without any physical product -- just an endless stream of passive consumption. Instead of getting carried away by these digital currents, teachers, parents, and caregivers should show kids how to experiment with powerful tools like machine learning and neural networks. We must raise kids who are capable of working alongside artificial intelligence in the workplace.