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What if your child had a kind, judgment-free learning companion—available anytime they needed help? That’s exactly what’s starting to happen in classrooms using AI. In this episode, we talk with Kanishka Seth, a teacher and EdTech leader at Khan Lab School, who works just one floor below the Khan Academy team and sees firsthand how AI is showing up in real learning spaces.

Kanishka shares how Khanmigo, Khan Academy’s AI-powered tool, acts like a thoughtful study buddy—asking questions instead of giving answers, offering feedback, and creating a safe space where kids can learn without fear of being wrong. As she puts it, “It’s like a peer who’s full of energy, always kind, and there to help them think through their ideas.”

If you're wondering how AI fits into your child’s education, this episode is for you. Kanishka’s perspective is both grounded and hopeful. She compares AI to a flashlight: it helps you see more clearly, but your child still needs to choose the direction.

You’ll also hear stories of real student projects. It’s not about shortcuts—it’s about opening up space for kids to explore, imagine, and grow.

Listen now—you’re not alone on this journey.

🔧 Tools & Platforms Mentioned

1. Khanmigo by Khan Academy – AI tutor and teaching assistant
   🔗 https://www.khanacademy.org/khan-lab-school/khanmigo
2. Khan Academy – The nonprofit learning platform
   🔗 https://www.khanacademy.org
3. ChatGPT – AI chatbot used for planning and Q&A
   🔗 https://chat.openai.com
4. DALL·E – AI image generation tool used for student creativity
   🔗 https://openai.com/dall-e
5. Google Lens – Translates signs/menus in real time
   🔗 https://lens.google
6. Google Translate – For live translation conversations
   🔗 https://translate.google.com

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We break down supervised learning, explaining how AI learns from labeled examples just like how children learn from teachers identifying objects.

• Supervised learning is when AI learns from labeled examples (like seeing pictures of apples with labels)
• The more examples an AI sees, the better it gets at recognizing patterns
• Real-world applications include Google Lens, spam filters, AI art apps, and medical diagnostic tools
• Bad or confusing data leads to incorrect learning outcomes
• AI can struggle with examples it hasn't seen before (like only recognizing yellow cats but not black ones)
• Try the "Label It Game" at home using pictures from magazines or your own drawings
• Experiment with Google's Teachable Machine website to train your own mini AI model

Join us next time for the letter T in our ABCs of AI series!

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Spring is here—and so is our new weekly podcast format! We’re now alternating between fun episodes for kids and a new segment, “AI Kids Scoop,” where we break down what’s happening in AI and education.

After a recent trip to Seoul, I saw just how powerful AI can be—using ChatGPT to plan, Google Lens to read menus, and Translate to chat with locals. It’s a reminder that AI is here now, and our kids need to learn how to use it wisely.

Our inaugural AI Kids Scoop covers groundbreaking developments in the AI education landscape. Google recently announced Gemini AI access for children under 13 through supervised accounts, while governments worldwide are racing to implement AI literacy programs. The US President signed an executive order advancing AI education, China mandated annual AI classes for all students, and the UAE plans to introduce AI concepts to children as young as four years old.

The private sector is responding with innovative offerings like Blue Whale AI Academy's summer camp for ages 5-12 and Buddy AI's language learning app designed specifically for children. Perhaps most fascinating is ABii, an AI-powered robot from the University of South Carolina that uses facial recognition to provide "empathetic tutoring" tailored to students' emotional states.

While these developments are exciting, we emphasize the continued importance of adult supervision, critical thinking, and creativity.

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