EP 304: Preparing Today's Kids for the AI Future

If AI literacy is one of the most important skillsets in our future workforce, why are kids not being taught those exact skills. Instead, schools blanket ban AI. There's gotta be a better way. David Dodge, Founder and Director of CodaKid joins us to break it down. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan and David questions on AIRelated Episodes: Ep 168: AI in Higher Education is Broken. How to Fix it.Ep 252: What schools need to do now to benefit from an AI futureUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected]

Connect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Role of AI in Education2. Importance of early AI Education3. Ways to Incorporate AI Education4. Ethical and responsible teaching of AI5. Technical skills and Applications of AI for KidsTimestamps:01:15 Daily AI news04:00 About David and CodaKid09:23 Concern about AI's impact on critical thinking.10:32 Skills needed for adults and children in AI.16:02 Creating GPT assistance for personalized media recommendations.18:27 AI struggles building full-stack apps, improving.21:56 Concerns about AI in education and benefits.24:45 Misunderstanding of AI literacy in US schools.30:09 Potential impact of AI on children's future careers.32:52 Exciting challenges in AI education for kids.Keywords:Jordan Wilson, David Dodge, generative AI, SoftBank Group Corp, bond sales, artificial intelligence investment, OpenAI, critic GPT, AI model, Code A Kid, kids coding academy, AB testing, technology programs, full stack applications, AI in education, teacher attrition, AI platforms, Chat GPT course, future employment, Everyday AI Show, computer science standards, online AI education, kidpreneurship, AI ethics, problem-solving, creativity, Chater GPT, personalized tutoring, Roblox, relevant tech skills.Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.