What Even Is AI? A Big Word Made Small

AI stands for artificial intelligence. Big word, simple idea: a computer that can do things people used to do. Like answering questions, drawing pictures, or finishing a sentence for you.

Some examples

• The AI in your phone that types the next word for you.
• The voice helper that tells you the weather.
• The picture-maker that turns your words into art.
• The game opponent that knows when to block your move.

Try it!

Open a kid-safe chatbot with a grown-up. Ask it: "What is one thing you are good at, and one thing you are bad at?" Notice if the answer feels honest or made-up.