AI and the Future

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Goal Objectives	This workshop balances education with interactive engagement, ensuring teenagers grasp both the excitement and responsibility that comes with AI!Introduce teenagers to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI).Explore the opportunities AI presents in various fields.Discuss ethical concerns and challenges associated with AI.Encourage critical thinking about AI’s role in society.Inspire participants to explore careers and educational paths related to AI.
Key message	“AI is shaping the future, and you’re part of it! 🚀AI creates amazing opportunities—like smarter learning, exciting new jobs, and even robots that help in medicine, gaming, and creativity. You can use AI to build apps, design art, or even solve big world problems!But with great power comes great responsibility. AI also has challenges, like job changes, privacy risks, and the need to make sure it’s fair and safe for everyone. That’s why we need smart, creative minds (like yours!) to guide AI in the right direction.Learn AI. Use it wisely. Shape the future! 💡🤖”
Skills we’ll learn 10 essential life skills	Digital literacy Critical thinking, problem solving,
Time:Number and age of participants	2 hrs. 10-16 (13-16 years)
Warm-up activities/Meditative technique	‘Icebreaker’: Introductory warm up activity (7-10 min) Choose from the Activity Bank – meditative techniques for relaxation and mindfulness or warm-up games that create a fun, relaxed environment, as appropriate to the participants.
Materials/Resources	Projector and slides (for visuals and demos).Whiteboard or flip charts for brainstorming.Printed handouts on AI concepts and ethical issues.Internet-connected devices for interactive activities.
Activities (List)	Introduction to AI (30 minutes) Starter: : “AI in My Life” (5 minutes) Ask participants to name an AI-powered tool they use daily (e.g., Siri, Alexa, Google Maps).1. Opportunities of AI (30 minutes)2. Challenges and Ethics of AI (30 minutes)3. AI and the Future (30 minutes)
Feedback Follow up	Q and A and Wrap upOpen discussion – concerns and hopes for AI in the futureResources for learning (free courses, books, coding platforms)Reflection: ‘One thing I learned today Facilitator Feedback Post workshop feedback form

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