AI news

What's New With AI?

Big AI stories explained in a simple way for young people.

AI everywhere

AI helpers are turning up in more apps

What happened?
More apps now have a chat helper that can answer questions or make pictures.
Why does it matter?
Knowing when you are talking to AI helps you decide how much to trust an answer.
Smart Hero question
How could you tell if an answer came from AI?

Example story — new AI news is on the way.

Deepfakes

Photos that look real but are not

What happened?
Some pictures shared online were made by AI, not by a camera.
Why does it matter?
Pictures can change how we feel about people, so checking matters.
Smart Hero question
What are two ways to check where a picture came from?

Example story — new AI news is on the way.

Learning

Schools are teaching AI skills

What happened?
Classrooms are starting to learn how AI works and how to use it well.
Why does it matter?
AI skills help you learn, create and stay safe.
Smart Hero question
What is one thing you would like to learn about AI?

Example story — new AI news is on the way.

How every AI news story will be written

What happened?
A short, simple explanation.
Why does it matter?
Why a young person should care.
Smart Hero question
One critical-thinking question.
Stay safe
A privacy, misinformation, deepfake or online-safety lesson.
Wellbeing check
Could this affect friendships, confidence, feelings, sleep or screen time?
Talk about it
A question to discuss with a parent or teacher.