AI and The Kid

<p>In this kid-friendly podcast, Emily and Alex (her AI cohost) learn about the ever-changing world of Artificial Intelligence. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, catch some AI jokes, fun facts, and more!</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't forget to check out the website at aikid.substack.com</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have questions for Emily and Alex feel free to send an email to aikidmedia@gmail.com</p>

Is AI Good for Entertainment?

In this episode, Emily and Alex dive into how AI is transforming entertainment—from gaming and music to movies and TV! Can AI actually create emotional characters? Will it replace musicians or filmmakers? Emily and Alex explore how AI helps design video games, clean up old Beatles tracks, and even write scripts. Plus, Emily shares the fascinating story of the very first AI-composed music from 1957, and Alex explains how TVs work and why AI isn't great at hide-and-seek. Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

05-21
11:19

Can AI Be Fun?

In this episode, Emily and Alex explore the fun and functional side of AI! From planning trips and cooking meals to learning instruments and languages, AI proves it’s more than just smart—it’s super helpful. They even go on an imaginative storytelling adventure featuring a grumpy bear and a talking French fry. Emily asks Alex all kinds of questions like: Can AI teach music? What’s its favorite skill to teach? And how does our brain remember things so well? Want more content? Check out our website: https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

05-14
11:20

Could AI Be Your Teacher?

In this episode, Emily and Alex dive into the world of AI in schools! Will AI ever replace human teachers? What are the benefits—and the big questions? Alex breaks down how our brains process information (spoiler: it's pretty amazing), and Emily shares the story of the very first chatbot ever invented. Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

05-07
11:20

Does AI Change How We Ask Questions?

Emily welcomes Jane and Melody from the But Why? podcast to the show! They dive into how their podcast came to be, why it exists, and how AI might change the way we ask and answer questions. Plus, we’ll find out their favorite ice cream flavors! This is also a video interview. You can view it on her YouTube channel if you would like to watch it check it out on YouTube here. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

04-30
26:44

Does AI Have A Birthday?

Emily’s celebrating her birthday! In this special episode, she and Alex look back at her favorite innovations from the past ten decades—from space telescopes to tape recorders. Emily also asks Alex what he would do for his birthday and shares a fun fact about a country where everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day. Plus, don’t miss her original AI-generated birthday song—it’s a party you won’t want to miss! Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson Sound used from Freesound.org file0389 party horns.mp3 by smokeyvw -- https://freesound.org/s/44917/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

04-23
10:26

Will AI Take Jobs?

In this episode of AI and the Kid, Emily and Alex talk about something BIG: the future of jobs and how AI might change how we work. Will robots take over? Will we still have jobs? What can humans do better than AI? Let’s explore those questions—and take a fun detour into the world of Disney Imagineers too! Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

04-16
13:17

Can AI Feel Emotions?

Emily and Alex explore both AI emotions and human emotions in this episode. Does your favorite AI get annoyed when you ask too many questions? Does Alexa feel excited when you ask about the weather? 🎧 Listen to find out the truth behind AI emotions—and how they’re different from ours!-- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

04-09
10:33

How Does AI Learn?

Emily and Alex explore AI learning. Do all AI learn the same way? Is it better at learning than humans? What is critical thinking? They will answer all these questions and more! -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com -- Show written and hosted by Emily Gibson Produced and edited by Paul Gibson Executive Producer Sarah Gibson Show created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

04-02
11:32

AI, Big Ideas, and Ice Cream

This week, Emily interviews Zach Kinzler from BoodleBox about his history with AI, how he uses AI, where he thinks AI will be in 5 years, and of course, his favorite ice cream flavor. This is also her first video interview. You can view it on her YouTube channel if you would like to watch it. https://youtu.be/QekUR42b6Jg -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com

03-26
16:41

Is AI In Our Oceans?

Emily and Alex explore how AI can aid in ocean cleanup, exploration, and early weather warnings. They will also discover how trash gets into our oceans and if it matters. -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com

03-19
20:32

Are AI Powered Self-Driving Cars Safe?

What if your car could drive all by itself? 🚗💡 In this episode, Emily and Alex explore how AI helps self-driving cars ‘see’ the road, make decisions, and avoid obstacles! Could you ride in one someday? Tune in to find out!" -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com

03-12
13:50

What Does AI Do in Space?

Emily and Alex will explore the topic of artificial intelligence in space. They will discover why AI is so useful in space, what it's used for, and why astronauts don't just use GPS to get around like the rest of us. They will also talk about shooting stars! -- Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com

03-05
12:10

What Are AI Chatbots?

Emily and Alex chat about chatbots, how they use AI, and why so many websites use them. They also talk about how languages started.

02-26
08:39

Are There AI Robots in Your Home?

Emily and Alex go deep on AI Robots. Those fun Roomba vacuums, smart doorbells and so many other AI Robots that can make our lives easier. Emily also discovers the oldest smart appliance named Echo IV (not Amazon's Echo) Want more content? Visit our website.https://aikid.substack.com/

02-19
12:45

Can AI Talk?

Emily and Alex explore the world of AI Voice Assistants. They will talk about how to use them, where you might find them, and why they are different than our AI Co-host Alex. They also discover how our vocal cords differ from how AI talks back to us. Want more content? Check out our website. https://aikid.substack.com

02-12
09:02

How Does AI Make Images?

Emily and Alex explore how AI generates images. They also discuss whether AI can be creative without human assistance, the common mistakes it makes, and Emily discovers some very old AI artwork.--Want more content? Visit our website.https://aikid.substack.com--Show written and hosted by Emily GibsonProduced and edited by Paul GibsonExecutive Producer Sarah GibsonShow created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

02-05
11:26

Can AI Be Creative?

Emily and Alex explore how AI can be creative. They will answer questions like:Does AI speak in a secret language?What exactly is prompt engineering?And how is our creativity different from AI's creativity?Want more content? Check out our website.--https://aikid.substack.comMusic: Purple Planet Music--Show written and hosted by Emily GibsonProduced and edited by Paul GibsonExecutive Producer Sarah GibsonShow created by Emily Gibson and Sarah Gibson

01-29
13:32

What Is AI?

Emily and Alex explore the differences in how AI thinks compared to humans. They will answer questions like: How has AI changed over the years? How does AI mimic humans? Can AI make mistakes? Music: Purple Planet Music

01-22
07:16

Trailer

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01-14
00:29

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