Children hear about AI everywhere — at school, on the news, from older siblings. Many adults feel unsure how to explain it, and that’s understandable.
Start with words, not machines
Words like “pattern”, “data” and “prediction” are easier to grasp than “neural network”. Each one can be linked to something a child already knows: sorting socks, guessing what comes next in a story.
Keep the questions open
Ask what they think a computer can and can’t do. Their answers are a good way in to talking about fairness, mistakes and who makes the decisions.
