Say Hi To AI!: AI Education for Children

Say Hi To AI is a playful, practical primer that helps children understand what artificial intelligence is, how it works, and how to use it wisely. Guided by curious friends Maya and George, and their hilarious, treat-obsessed puppy Chai, children explore AI and tech literacy through stories, analogies, and hands-on mini-activities that make big ideas, and important AI information, simple and fun to learn.Across 11 bite-sized chapters, kids will:Meet AI: what AI is (and isn’t), where it shows up at home, at school, and all around them.Learn the language of AI with kid-friendly definitions of data, algorithms, machine learning, models, prompts, bias, training/testing, and more.Peek “under the hood” to see how AI is built—from collecting and cleaning data to training, testing, fixing, and deploying.Discover who creates AI (engineers, data scientists, researchers, designers, product leaders, and ethics/safety experts) and why teamwork matters. This also serves as an introduction to various AI careers.Using AI the smart way with clear, concrete tips for crafting better prompts. Plus tons of creative sample prompts kids can use right away.See how grown-ups use AI at work, on the road, at the doctor, on farms, in classrooms, and in everyday apps.Imagine a better future as AI helps protect nature, save animals, fight illness, and build kinder, smarter communities.Practice responsible AI with simple rules for safety, kindness, and critical thinking, because AI can and does make mistakes!What makes this book different:Story-first STEM learning: Each chapter reads like an adventure starring Maya, George, and Chai (whose “Final Woof” wraps up key ideas at each chapter)Built-in interactivity: “Try This!” checklists, quick quizzes (“AI or Not?”), and prompt starters turn reading into doing.Clear, calm guardrails: An AI safety chapter teaches kids how to use AI responsibly—no scare tactics, just practical habits.Perfect for families, classrooms, libraries, and after-school programs, Say Hi To AI! sparks confidence, creativity, and careful thinking. Kids finish knowing how to spot AI, talk to it clearly, check it when it’s wrong, and imagine real ways to use it for good, both today and in the future. Read more