Raising Generation AI

Should my daughter learn to code?

Holly has always considered coding a “safe-bet” career path, but now AI can code she’s not sure whether it’s a good path to encourage her daughter down. Anne-Marie Imafidon, CEO of Stemettes, joins us on the podcast to talk about tech careers, unicorns and periods. Useful Links: Stemettes [https://stemettes.org] (sign up to the newsletter) Link to Hannah Fry’s video about paperclips and mugs [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXzLSVrsNz2] Clip of James Acaster on The Great British Bake Off [https://youtu.be/0zky4p5HBYE?si=JfNgUDBeaEffYUed] She’s in Ctrl book [https://aimafidon.com/book/shes-in-ctrl] Find our website at raisinggenerationai.com [http://raisinggenerationai.com] We're also on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/raisinggenerationai/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/raisinggenerationai]. The music and graphics for this podcast have been created using AI. Credit to kaazoom for the catchy tune!

Is AI taking all the entry level jobs?

Are we seeing the end of the Saturday job now AI is here? We’re seeing headlines all the time about AI replacing people, and it’s apparently starting with the entry level jobs. So what does that mean for our kids trying to get their foot in the door? Holly and Fiona chat to Julia Druck, whose son is heading into the world of work in less than 2 years time and she’s taking some pretty drastic steps to make sure he’s got a guaranteed job. Useful Links: serpin.ai [https://serpin.ai] Lindy [https://www.lindy.ai] Beijing robot marathon (BBC News) [https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz0e54yrppno] Cloudflare blog about interns [https://blog.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-1111-intern-program/] Find our website at raisinggenerationai.com [http://raisinggenerationai.com] We're also on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/raisinggenerationai/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/raisinggenerationai]. The music and graphics for this podcast have been created using AI. Credit to kaazoom for the catchy tune!

Will AI replace my kid’s teacher?

What does AI in schools look like? Is AI teaching our kids or just making things easier for teachers? This week, Holly and Fiona chat about what concerns them most at the thought of AI in school. They're joined by The AI Educator Dan Fitzpatrick, whose job it is to help schools understand and prepare for AI. Useful Links: The AI Educator [https://www.theaieducator.io/] AI Algorithms in Covid times - BBC News Article [https://www.bbc.com/news/education-53787203] Find our website at raisinggenerationai.com [https://raisinggenerationai.com] We're also on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/raisinggenerationai/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/raisinggenerationai]. The music and graphics for this podcast have been created using AI. Credit to kaazoom for the catchy tune!

Am I a bad mum if I use ChatGPT?

We're all using AI for the little things, like checking how long it'll take to get to football practice, but when does it cross the line? This week, Holly and Fiona chat about whether leaning on AI for parenting is a bit of a cop out, or whether it can genuinely be a lifesaver when you need it most. They're joined by mum Lena Chauhan, who's had her fair share of wins (and fails) using AI for parenting tasks. Useful Links: Rise IQ [https://www.riseiq.com] GEN:R [https://www.generationr.ai] Lena's LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenachauhan-riseiq] Lena's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lena.chauhan.podcast] Hardwired: The Human Algorithm [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hardwired-the-human-algorithm/id1841448023] is a podcast that explores what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines. Each episode unpacks how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping our relationships, behaviours, and beliefs, often in subtle, unnoticed ways. Claude [https://claude.ai] ChatGPT [https://chatgpt.com] Find our website at raisinggenerationai.com [https://raisinggenerationai.com] We're also on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/raisinggenerationai/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/raisinggenerationai]. The music and graphics for this podcast have been created using AI. Credit to kaazoom for the catchy tune!

Is there no choice but to embrace AI?

AI is officially everywhere, but can we actually opt out? This week, Holly and Fiona explore whether we have any choice but to embrace the tech - and what that means for our families. They are joined by Will Gardner [https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-gardner-obe-6511833/] OBE (CEO of Childnet [https://www.childnet.com] and Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre) to dive into how children are really using AI and how they feel about it. Crucially, we look at how you can support your kids when they inevitably start asking those tricky tech questions. Useful Links: Safer Internet Day [https://saferinternetday.org.uk] ChatGPT [https://chatgpt.com/] Find our website at raisinggenerationai.com [https://www.raisinggenerationai.com] We're also on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/raisinggenerationai/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/raisinggenerationai]. If you have a question for the podcast, or any concerns about AI, e-mail Holly and Fiona at podcast@raisinggenerationai.com [podcast@raisinggenerationai.com] The music and graphics for this podcast have been created using AI. Credit to kaazoom for the catchy tune!