Summary
Explains, in kid-friendly terms, what artificial intelligence is and how computers can be trained to recognize patterns and help with tasks.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
Artificial intelligence is when a computer is trained to do things that seem smart, like recognizing pictures or answering questions, by learning from lots of examples.
- What are some everyday tools that use artificial intelligence?
- How does an AI 'learn' — where does it get its examples?
- Why is it important to double-check what an AI tells you?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: artificial intelligence, computer, pattern, learn.
Try it: List two ways AI might help someone, and one reason a person should still check its work.