Hello Creators of Tomorrow!
We're thrilled to bring you Episode 6 of AI and the Kid. Emily and Alex explore the fascinating world of chatbots, language development, and even share some robot humor that will make you giggle!
What You'll Learn in This Episode
What is a chatbot, and how do they know what to say?
How do developers make sure chatbots give us the correct information?
And how did the languages we speak start anyway?
Listen to the Podcast
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🤖 Chat with Gear
Meet the chatbot Emily coded, Gear. She coded it in BoodleBox. She gave him a helpful, kind, and intuitive personality. Emily wanted him to be easy to work with and friendly. Her parents wanted him to be safe for kids of all ages.
Give him a try, and tell us what you think!
Fun Fact Corner
Here's something mind-blowing: According to AIbusiness.com, the online marketplace Alibaba (think Amazon or Temu) uses AI chatbots to handle over 2 million customer service conversations every day!
That's like having a friendly AI helper talking to the entire population of Paris in just 24 hours!
Beyond the Podcast: Fun Activities to Try at Home!
Activity 1: Design Your Dream AI Assistant
Materials needed: Paper, pencil, creativity
Write down 5 personality traits for your ideal AI assistant
Explain why each trait would be helpful
Draw or describe what your AI might look like
Share your design with family and friends
Compare different designs and discuss why certain traits are important
Experiment 2: Language Detective Challenge
Activity needed: Internet access or language books
Choose three different languages from different parts of the world
Research how to say these words in each language:
Hello
Thank you
Friend
Learn about the history behind these greetings
Create a mini-presentation about what you discovered
You Tell Us!
We're curious about your ideal AI assistant! Would they be:
Funny and playful?
Serious and focused?
Creative and artistic?
Logical and precise?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Top Questions from This Episode
How do chatbots manage millions of conversations simultaneously?
Why is personality important for AI assistants?
How did different languages develop around the world?
Can AI understand jokes and humor?
What makes a chatbot helpful?
What’s Next on AI and the Kid?
Get ready for an astronomical adventure!
Next week, Emily and Alex blast off into space as they explore how AI helps us understand the cosmos, including the magic of shooting stars!
You won't want to miss this stellar episode!
Call for Questions: Be Part of the Podcast!
Have questions about AI, chatbots, or language? We'd love to hear from you!
📧 Email: aikidmedia@gmail.com
📱 Message us on Substack: @aikid
Your question might be featured in an upcoming episode!
Stay Curious
As Emily and Alex say on the show, "Be creative, learn, and keep discovering. Because you are the creators of tomorrow!"
Remember to like, subscribe, and share your experiments with us. Together, we're exploring the exciting world of AI, one episode at a time!
This newsletter was written in collaboration with AI. The main image was created in Canva by a human.
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