Parent Guides to AI: What is AI?
📌 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI refers to machines or software that can mimic human intelligence, e.g. learning, making decisions, and solving problems.
✨ Everyday AI you may already know:
Voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
Streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube that suggest shows.
Navigation tools like Google Maps or Waze giving real-time routes.
Email helpers like Gmail that filter spam and suggest words when typing.
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📌 Generative AI (GenAI)
Generative AI is a type of AI that can create new content - text, images, music, etc. It is important to know that GenAI tools cannot assess if the content created is always accurate or true!
ChatGPT: Helps write and explain ideas.
AI image generators (Midjourney, DALL-E, etc.): Create pictures from text descriptions.
Learning apps: AI tutors (like Khanmigo) that adapt to your child’s questions.
Examples of AI in Everyday Life
Voice Helpers: Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant.
Streaming: Netflix and YouTube recommendations.
Getting Around: Google Maps and Waze.
Email Magic: Gmail’s Smart Compose and spam filters
Home Security: Ring or Nest cameras.
Shopping Picks: Amazon recommendations and chatbots.
Social Media Content: TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook algorithms.
Video Games: Game worlds and dialogue that change based on play.
Learning Tools: Duolingo, Khan Academy, and Khanmigo tutors.
Homework Helpers: ChatGPT and MagicSchool for ideas and drafts.
Personality Bots: Apps that simulate mentors or characters.
