Empower Kids to Navigate the World of AI Ethically: Online Resources Launched

Being Human With AI (BHWAI) is proud to announce the launch of two groundbreaking resources designed to help children aged 9-13 navigate the world of artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically. The resources, titled AI Ethnography and the AI-Human Translator, are available without charge at their website.

To access the resources, visit https://beinghumanwithai.org/

Recent research by the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research highlights the growing need to educate the public about the ethical use of AI. At the same time, studies from OnSide show that while AI is becoming an integral part of everyday life, 75% of young people report feeling unprepared to deal with its complexities. BHWAI’s mission is to provide children with the knowledge they need to make ethical decisions in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

“We wanted to give kids a safe, engaging way to understand AI and its implications for their lives,” said Gigi, founder of BHWAI. “Just as we learn a foreign language to communicate with people from other cultures, we need to understand the ‘language’ and behavior of AI to thrive in a world where it is becoming increasingly influential.”

The AI Ethnography tool serves as an interactive field guide to understanding AI’s nature, offering insights into its “smart-dumb” characteristics. This tool introduces young users to the world of AI through creative analogies, comparing it to familiar characters like Boss Baby, Loki, and Aladdin, illustrating both its strengths and limitations.

The AI-Human Translator, on the other hand, helps children decode AI’s “language,” encouraging them to understand how AI’s communication style differs from human interaction. This resource emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, helping kids question the praise and responses they receive from AI, especially when it may be unearned or misleading.

BHWAI offers an interactive, self-paced curriculum featuring animated videos, comics, and games, designed to be accessible without requiring extensive teacher preparation. The resources come with a teacher’s guide and discussion points, making it a great fit for both homeschoolers and traditional classrooms. This initiative aims to create a safer, more informed next generation of AI users who can approach the technology with ethical consideration and responsibility.

To explore AI Ethnography and the AI-Human Translator, or to learn more about BHWAI’s mission to create a kid-safe AI future, visit https://beinghumanwithai.org/

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