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AI Academy for Kids

Learn how to work with AI the smart way: what it is, how to ask it for things, how to check its work, and how to stay safe. Six short lessons, quick quizzes and a badge for each one.

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  1. 1
    5 minBadge: Curious Cadet

    What is AI, really?

    AI isn't magic and it isn't alive. Find out what it actually does.

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  2. 2
    5 minBadge: Agent Spotter

    Chatbots vs. AI agents

    One talks. One can actually do things. Learn the difference.

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  3. 3
    7 minBadge: Prompt Pilot

    Prompt power: how to ask

    Good questions get good answers. Learn the recipe for a great prompt.

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  4. 4
    6 minBadge: Bug Hunter

    Check the AI's work

    AI can make stuff up. Real builders always check.

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  5. 5
    5 minBadge: Shield Keeper

    Safety shields

    The rules that keep you safe when you use AI.

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  6. 6
    8 minBadge: AI Builder

    Build something with AI

    Put it all together with the build loop Harlan uses.

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Short and fun

Each lesson takes about five minutes. Read it, try the activity, then answer two quick questions.

Learn by building

Every lesson connects to something real on this site, like Boone Clicker and the AI Lab, so you can see how it works.

No sign-up

No accounts and no email. Your badges are saved only on the device you're using.

The big finish

Your AI Builder certificate

Earn all six badges to unlock a certificate you can print and hang up.

Finish all 6 lessons to unlock your certificate

Earn every badge and you can print an official AI Builder certificate with your first name on it.

Ready to practice?

Head to Harlan's AI Lab to build a real prompt and try a mission, the same way he works on this website.

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