Learning about Machine Learning from Kids

Explore insights from teaching artificial intelligence and machine learning to children aged 7-17 in this 36-minute conference talk from NDC Porto 2022. Discover child-friendly STEM resources and hands-on activities used to introduce AI concepts through practical projects. Gain valuable perspectives on AI/ML implementation from young learners' experiences, providing a useful introduction for developers new to the field. Examine various projects including Scratch-based models, game development, media literacy exercises, text analysis, voice assistants, and image recognition applications. Learn about confidence scores, recommendation engines, and other key machine learning concepts through the lens of children's understanding and creativity.