Beginner
AI for Teens: Smart with AI
Nine practical lessons for ages 12-17 on using AI confidently and safely. From school shortcuts that stay ethical to spotting deepfakes on your feed, this track gives you the real skills you need in a world where AI is already everywhere.
01
What AI Actually Is (No, It's Not Taking Over)
Cut through the sci-fi myths and understand what AI actually is, how it works, and why getting this right changes everything about how you use it.
›
02
AI for School: Using It Without Getting in Trouble
Learn how to use AI for homework and research in ways that are genuinely useful, academically honest, and safe from AI detection false positives.
›
03
Your Creative Superpower: AI for Art, Music and Writing
Discover how AI can amplify your creative projects, which tools are worth knowing for art, music and writing, and what you need to understand about copyright before you publish or sell.
›
04
Don't Get Fooled: Spotting AI-Generated Fakes
Learn what deepfakes actually are, how to spot them, which AI scams specifically target teens, and which tools can help you verify what is real.
›
05
Your Data, Your Privacy: Staying Safe with AI Apps
Find out what AI apps actually collect about you, what changed with US children's privacy law in 2026, what you should never share, and how to make smarter choices about which apps you trust.
›
06
The Algorithm and You: How AI Shapes What You See
Learn how TikTok and Instagram recommendation systems actually work, what filter bubbles are and why they matter, and what you need to know about AI companion apps and mental health.
›
07
AI and Your Future: Skills That Will Actually Matter
Get past the hype and the panic. Learn what the research actually shows about AI and jobs, which skills are becoming more valuable, and how to start building your advantage now.
›
08
Build Something: Create Your Own AI Tool
You do not need to code to build with AI. Learn how to create your own custom AI tools, write reusable prompt templates, and set up simple automations that save you real time.
›
09
Thinking Critically About AI
Learn why AI hallucinations happen and how to catch them, where bias in AI comes from, who controls these systems, and what it means to be a genuinely thoughtful AI user.
›