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SAY HI TO AI!
A Fun, Educational Way To Introduce Children to Artificial Intelligence.
*Suitable for adults of all ages as well 🙂
From voice assistants to robot vacuums, your kids are already surrounded by AI. With Say Hi To AI!, you can help them explore it with curiosity and confidence.
AI Is Here. Are Your Children Ready?
Say Hi To AI! is more than a book. It’s your child’s first step towards understanding one of the most important technologies of their lifetime.
🚀 Some Of What Your Child Will Learn:
What AI is (and isn’t!)
Maya, George, and their adventurous puppy Chai learn what Artificial Intelligence is, what it isn’t, and how it helps solve problems for both children and adults.
How AI appears at home, school, and the world around them
The Artificial Intelligence Explorers team sets out to discover how AI shows up in everyday places like home, school, and the park.
Key vocabulary like “prompt,” “algorithm” and “data”
Key AI terms are introduced with fun, kid-friendly explanations, analogies, and examples.
How AI is made, who makes it, and AI careers
Maya, George, and Chai meet the people and careers involved in designing and building AI.
AI Safety: How to safely and smartly use AI
Guidelines for using AI responsibly, with a focus on privacy, kindness, and safety.
How humans and AI can team up to solve big problems
The AI Explorers team discuss how their parents use AI, and then imagine how AI can solve big problems for the world, today and tomorrow.
🧠Why Parents Will Love Say Hi To AI!
- Written for Young Minds: Relevant for children ages 6-12, with lovable characters Maya, George, and their treat seeking pup Chai.
- AI-Focused Storytelling: Combines imagination with real-world STEM concepts like machine learning, algorithms, and Responsible AI.
- Built for Parent and Child Safety: Teaches responsible AI usage with built-in guidance for kids.
- Interactive Fun: Includes sample prompts, games, call-outs, and activities to reinforce learning and inspire creativity.
👪 Perfect For:
- Parents who want to raise tech-savvy, ethical digital citizens
- Teachers and librarians seeking engaging AI related content
- Caregivers and homeschoolers introducing real-world concepts through storytelling
About the Author
Vincent Ponzo is an educator, entrepreneur, and technology leader dedicated to helping young people understand the world around them. A former teacher and entrepreneurship leader at Columbia Business School, and most recently a senior leader in Responsible AI (RAI) at Amazon, he’s spent his career at the intersection of education, innovation and ethics. Say Hi To AI! is his mission to ensure kids grow up not just using AI, but understanding it—and shaping it for good.
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