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AI for Kids

Amber Ivey (AI)
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Welcome to AI for Kids, a podcast made for kids, with parents and teachers there to support and guide them, without adding more screen time. This podcast is made for kids ages 4–12 (and curious teens too) and the adults who support them. You’ll hear fun, easy-to-follow conversations with fellow kids and even AI experts. We break down what AI is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how to talk about it at the dinner table or on the drive to school. Whether you’re multitasking, carpooling, or winding down for the night, AI for Kids fits your life. It’s screen-free, engaging, and created to spark curiosity, not replace it. Because kids don’t need more screen time to stay ahead, just better ways to understand the world they’re growing up in.

  1. How to THINK About AI Before It Thinks for You (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    APR 28

    How to THINK About AI Before It Thinks for You (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    Send us Fan Mail AI sounds smart. But that doesn’t mean it’s right. And it definitely doesn’t mean it should be doing your thinking for you. This week, Dhani Ramadhani joins the show. She’s a mom, a Harvard grad, a GovTech expert, and the creator of aiPTO, a resource built to give families real language for talking about AI at the dinner table.  Dhani shares the THINK framework, five letters that put YOU in charge when you’re using AI.  WHAT WE COVER The THINK framework: Take time before you believe, How does it work, Intention, Never share private info, Keep your brain in chargeaiPTO: what it stands for (AI, Parent, Tech, Opportunity) and how families can  leverage their resources Deepfakes: what they are, why they’re hitting schools, and the Take It Down ActAI bias: how training data shapes what AI says and who it servesPrivacy: why your selfie might be training an AI model right now Agency: why YOU matter more in this world than you realizeFOR KIDS: TRY THIS AFTER THE EPISODE Pick one thing in your life that bugs you (meal planning, homework, organizing). Try using AI to help, but run it through the THINK framework first.Ask yourself: am I using AI to learn or to skip the hard part? No judgment, just be honest about it.Audit your screen time. Is the algorithm pushing you toward something, or are you choosing it?RESOURCES & LINKS Her children's book: The Power of Pondering: Empowering Kids to Think for Themselves in the Age of AI aiPTO (aiparenttech.com) The THINK Framework on aiPTO AI Everywhere book (feat. Dhani’s chapter) Take It Down (NCMEC) — deepfake removal tool Dhani on Instagram: @aiPTO365 Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    25 min
  2. AI Takes 3 Seconds to Steal Your Voice. One Step Stops It. (Elementary School)

    APR 28

    AI Takes 3 Seconds to Steal Your Voice. One Step Stops It. (Elementary School)

    Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re tackling one of the scariest AI scams happening right now: voice cloning. Criminals are using AI to copy someone’s voice from just a few seconds of audio, a TikTok, a voicemail, a birthday video, and then calling their family pretending to be them. The calls sound real. The panic is real. And families across the country are losing money to it. But there’s a dead-simple way to protect your family. One step. We break it all down. How AI voice cloning works: and why it only needs about 3 seconds of audio Where scammers find your voice: social media posts, voicemails, school event videosHow the scam plays out: fake emergency calls to parents and grandparentsThe family code word: a simple, private word or phrase that stops the scam coldWhat else you can do: calling back on saved numbers, being thoughtful about what you postWhy you should tell your grandparents: they’re the #1 targetThe One Step: Set Up a Family Code Word Pick a secret word or phrase that only your family knows. Never post it, never text it, never put it in a video. If anyone ever gets a scary call from someone claiming to be a family member, the first thing you do is ask: What’s the code word? Set it up tonight at dinner. It takes two minutes. Your family will be more protected today than it was yesterday. Action Items for Kids Talk to your family tonight about choosing a code word Call or visit your grandparents and help them set one up too Think about what you post onlineIf you get a weird call: don’t panic, hang up, call the person back on their real numberLinks & Resources AI for Kids WeeklyFBI Warning on AI Voice ScamsFTC Report FraudSupport the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    8 min
  3. Why Everything You See Online Is Trying to Get Your Attention (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    APR 14

    Why Everything You See Online Is Trying to Get Your Attention (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    Send us Fan Mail This week, Amber sits down with digital producer and internet culture veteran Matt Silverman for a real talk about algorithms, slop, screen addiction, and why being a little bit skeptical online might be the most important skill a kid can have right now. Matt has spent decades covering how the internet works — and more importantly, how it works on us. He breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense, whether you're 10 or your parent is 45. In this episode: Why the internet shifted from connecting people to feeding you content, and who profits from thatWhat "digital literacy" actually means (hint: it's three questions)The difference between harmless scrolling and content engineered to manipulate youWhat AI-generated "slop" is and why it's getting harder to spotWhy being bored might actually be good for your brainThe screen-free comedy podcast made 100% by humans, for kidsThe 3 questions to ask before you like, share, or believe anything online: Who made this?Why did they make it?Why is this platform showing it to me?Check out this week's newsletter on Tuesday for a screen-free activity that relates to these three questions. Links & Resources Mentioned: Matt SilvermanTales from the Cloud Sea: The completely improvised, screen-free comedy adventure podcast for kids.Locket: The low-key, non-algorithmic photo-sharing app Matt recommends as a healthier social option for kids. Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    43 min
  4. Why Games Ask for Your Birthday (Elementary School)

    APR 14

    Why Games Ask for Your Birthday (Elementary School)

    Send us Fan Mail A game is loading, a video looks fun, and then a screen pops up demanding your birthday. Why does an app need your age, and what happens if you type it in without thinking? I dig into the real reason age questions show up so often and why that “quick little form” is actually a big online safety moment for kids and families. We connect age gates to real-world rules kids already understand, like movie ratings and height signs at amusement parks. Then we talk about where AI and automated systems can show up: sorting users into age groups, limiting certain features, and shaping what content gets recommended. I’m careful to point out a key truth: an app can ask for your age and still be a bad fit for kids. That’s why your best protection is not the app itself, it’s your brain, your questions, and a trusted grown-up who can help check settings and permissions. You’ll leave with three simple rules to remember, including why your birthday is personal information and why you never have to type private details just because a screen asks. To make it practical, I share a screen-free game you can play at home or in class called “Kid, Grown Up, Or Ask First,” using examples like chat games, shopping apps, learning apps, and even school tools that request a birthday. If this helped, download and share the episode with another parent, teacher, or curious kid, and subscribe on your favorite podcast app or YouTube. After you listen, what app asked for your age most recently? Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    7 min
  5. Is AI Really Your Friend? What Kids Need to Know (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    MAR 31

    Is AI Really Your Friend? What Kids Need to Know (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    Send us Fan Mail AI can feel like a mind that knows you, agrees with you, and never gets tired, which is exactly why we need to talk about how it shows up in real life. I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Petricini , who studies AI and relationships, and Dr. Sarah Zipf, who researches technology in education, to unpack what kids actually need to know about AI beyond the hype and scary movie plots. We get into why technology is never neutral, why there are always benefits and disadvantages, and why schools should start with one grounding question before adopting any AI tool: what is it for? We also challenge a big myth about “digital natives.” Being great on a phone does not automatically mean strong computer literacy, and that gap matters when AI tools enter the classroom. Along the way, we talk AI literacy for kids, digital citizenship, and how families can ask better questions instead of letting fear make decisions for them. Then we tackle AI chatbots and AI friends head-on. AI can sound comforting because it responds instantly and tells you what you want to hear, but it cannot be a real friend, and it cannot replace trusted adults or real peers. We break down why “AI is math” helps demystify what’s happening, how bias can sneak into AI outputs, and how play-based learning (like cooking recipes and hands-on games about algorithms) can teach big ideas without adding more screen time. If this conversation helps your family, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more parents and kids can find it. What is one rule you think every household should have for using AI? Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    46 min
  6. Can You Spot a Fake AI Video on YouTube? (Elementary School)

    MAR 31

    Can You Spot a Fake AI Video on YouTube? (Elementary School)

    Send us Fan Mail A kids’ video can be bright, catchy, and totally wrong. We’re seeing more AI-generated videos for kids show up on YouTube and tablets, and some of them slip mistakes into the middle where a quick parent check might miss it. That matters because “small” errors can teach unsafe ideas, confuse real-world rules, and spread misinformation while looking like normal cartoons and sing-alongs. We break down what’s going on in plain language: how AI can create videos fast, why some creators push quantity over quality, and why automated content moderation does not always catch problems in time. If you’ve been wondering about YouTube Kids safety, parental controls, or how to build media literacy for kids, this conversation gives you a clear starting point. We also share a simple example of how a video can teach the opposite of a basic safety lesson, even though everything looks friendly on the surface. Most important, we talk directly to kids about a real superpower: noticing when something feels off. Weird movement, odd voices, sentences that don’t make sense, or a lesson that clashes with real life are all signals to pause, pick something else, and tell a trusted adult. That one habit supports digital safety and critical thinking in a world filled with AI-generated content. If this helps your family, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube, share the episode with a parent or teacher, and leave a review so more people can learn how to spot these videos faster. What’s the strangest “kids” video you’ve ever seen? Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    5 min
  7. 3 Rules to Keep Young Brains Strong, Healthy AI Use & Homework Balance (Elementary School)

    MAR 17

    3 Rules to Keep Young Brains Strong, Healthy AI Use & Homework Balance (Elementary School)

    Send us Fan Mail AI can do homework-level tasks in seconds, which is exactly why so many parents and teachers feel uneasy. After a short break, we’re back with a solo check-in that tackles the question showing up all over parent message boards: how much AI is too much for kids, and what does “healthy” AI use actually look like when school and screens are already competing for attention? We dig into a concept called cognitive offloading, where we hand our thinking over to a machine and slowly lose the mental “muscle” that comes from struggling through a hard problem. I use a simple analogy: AI can either be autopilot, where the tool flies the plane and the learner checks out, or it can be a copilot, where your child stays in control and the AI supports with directions, hints, and explanations. That difference matters for learning, writing, and long-term critical thinking. You’ll leave with three practical rules you can use right away at home or in the classroom: try first and use AI second, prompt for tutoring instead of asking the bot to do the work, and always fact-check because large language models can hallucinate. We also talk about why this isn’t just a kids issue, how adults can slide into the same habits, and why the best approach is sitting alongside kids to build real AI literacy without giving up curiosity or creativity. Subscribe for more parent-friendly AI guidance, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more families can find it. What’s one boundary you want to set for AI use this week? Solo check-in from AI for Kids for parents & teachers: AI can do homework-level tasks in seconds, and that’s raising questions about over-reliance. This episode explains why that matters and gives 3 practical rules to keep kids’ thinking strong while using AI, at home or school. Clear, screen-friendly guidance for kids (ages 4–12) and the adults who support them. Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    7 min
  8. Replay: What If You Could Star in Your Own Book with AI? (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    MAR 3

    Replay: What If You Could Star in Your Own Book with AI? (Older kids, parents, & teachers)

    Send us Fan Mail Check out this replay episode for kids and parents interested in AI support with storytime. What if a child could open a book and see their own name, face, and dreams driving the plot forward, then watch that same story come to life on screen? We sit down with Brian Carlson, CEO and co‑founder of Storytime AI, to explore how personalized stories and videos can turn reluctant readers into eager creators. From short, high‑interest tales to full‑length novels, Brian shows how identity and representation fuel motivation and why putting kids at the center of the page unlocks deeper comprehension and joy. We trace Brian’s journey from math‑obsessed student to educator in the South Pacific to founder building tools across 70 languages. Along the way, we weigh the promise and the pitfalls: early exposure to AI can empower the next generation of builders and problem solvers, but only if we protect critical thinking, writing, and judgment. Brian shares a simple rule of thumb, treat AI as a scaffold, not a substitute, to kids learn story structure, iterate with feedback, and develop their own voice. Then we look ahead. Text‑to‑video is maturing fast, and Storytime AI is preparing for a near future where kids can say “make a movie about us in Stuttgart” and watch the scene unfold, complete with read‑along captions. We talk practical equity too: AI‑supported tutoring can level access, giving every learner targeted practice, custom quizzes, and timely nudges while teachers guide the human side of growth. And for creators worried about losing originality, we explore how democratized tools echo vibrant fan‑fiction communities, expanding who gets to tell stories, not replacing the craft of storytelling. Curious to try it? Brian set up a listener perk: use code AIDIGI in Storytime AI for 10 free stories. This code may or may not work due to the replay. If this conversation sparked ideas, subscribe, rate the show, and share it with a friend who cares about reading, learning, and the future of AI for kids. Support the show Hey parents and teachers, if you want to stay on top of the AI news shaping your kids’ world, subscribe to our weekly AI for Kids Weekly newsletter: https://aiforkidsweekly.beehiiv.com/ Help us become the #1 podcast for AI for Kids, parents, teachers, and families. Like our content? patreon.com/AiDigiTales Get or gift the book “AI… Meets… AI” Social Media & Contact:  Website: www.aidigitales.comEmail: contact@aidigitales.comFollow Us: InstagramBooks on Amazon or Free AI WorksheetsListen, rate, and subscribe!  Apple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotifyYouTubeOther

    37 min
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Welcome to AI for Kids, a podcast made for kids, with parents and teachers there to support and guide them, without adding more screen time. This podcast is made for kids ages 4–12 (and curious teens too) and the adults who support them. You’ll hear fun, easy-to-follow conversations with fellow kids and even AI experts. We break down what AI is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how to talk about it at the dinner table or on the drive to school. Whether you’re multitasking, carpooling, or winding down for the night, AI for Kids fits your life. It’s screen-free, engaging, and created to spark curiosity, not replace it. Because kids don’t need more screen time to stay ahead, just better ways to understand the world they’re growing up in.

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  • Creator
    Amber Ivey (AI)
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 AI for Kids - AiDigiTales
  • Show Website
    AI for Kids
  • Provider
    Ivey Collective

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