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Hello, explorers! Today, we’ll dive into the world of artificial intelligence. Ever wondered, “Why AI?” or “Why is artificial intelligence important?” Well, you’re in the right place to find out!
Exploring AI
Whether AI is helping doctors diagnose diseases, assisting astronauts in space missions, or making our video games more exciting, these days, you can find AI nearly everywhere.
The potential of artificial intelligence isn’t replacing human intelligence and creativity — but augmenting it! Doctors are assisted by image-recognition AIs while looking for diseases, AI-powered controls in cars help human drivers “stay in their lane” safely, and even creative artists are getting a helping hand, with AIs helping to develop concept artwork and brainstorm fresh ideas.
That’s one of the reasons why we need artificial intelligence at this time — it makes creating amazing things easier and faster!
Unleashing AI’s Potential
You might be thinking, “Okay, that sounds cool… but why do I need to know anything about artificial intelligence?” The simple answer is that AI will be so impactful to humanity’s future that you can’t help but pay attention.
Using an AI is like having a super-smart assistant that can learn and improve over time. Imagine the latest chatbots like ChatGPT (sometimes called Large Language Models or LLMs) as a tireless friend who has read hundreds of thousands of books and articles and can help you with tasks like learning a new language like Spanish, exploring history, or even writing code. Have questions? Want more details or clarification? Just ask the chatbot!
Professional researchers and scientists use AI to analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions. In agriculture and farming, we are seeing the introduction of AI-powered weeding robots that don’t require pesticides or other harmful chemicals. AIs can help doctors analyze patient data and help with diagnosis and even recovery times. AIs can find patterns in massive amounts of any kind of data, with super-human speed!
AI is also used in autonomous vehicles. These self-driving cars use AI to navigate through traffic, avoid obstacles, and even park! It’s like having a car that can think for itself. And these self-driving cars aren’t just a pipedream! Hundreds of driverless cars travel the streets in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix, today, ferrying humans from point A to point B. AI has the potential to totally transform our streets — and greatly reduce unnecessary automobile collisions — and potentially transform entire industries.
So, AI doesn’t just make our lives easier, it can also help save lives! Even if you don’t become a coder or a scientist, knowing the possibilities of AI is a crucial skill. Think for yourself about your own passions and interests — how could AI help me learn? — how could I make an AI to assist with everyday tasks?
Why AI Is a Must-Learn Skill
Now that we know why AI is important, let’s talk about learning AI. At Tynker, we believe that learning about AI should be fun and engaging. That’s why we’ve created two fantastic AI courses just for you!
- Artificial Intelligence (Block Coding) — Learn to use AI and machine learning in your block coding projects and make your code come to life in an all-new way.
- Artificial Intelligence (JavaScript) — This JavaScript course is perfect for more experienced students looking to implement AI in their programs. Learn how to use MediaPipe, an AI solution from Google, and explore topics like neural networks, supervised learning, and much more.
More than just exploring how AI works, students dive into AI ethics, explore the latest LLM technologies hands-on, and famous cases of AI failures, so they can understand the limitations of technology, too, and become responsible developers.
Why AI? Because It’s Our Future!
AI isn’t just about smart robots and futuristic technology. It’s about solving problems, making our lives easier, and creating incredible things. Exploring AI means exploring humanity’s future. Just as everyone should get exposed to some computer programming to gain familiarity with computational thinking, exposure to AI and its capabilities is crucial for a modern education.
By learning AI with Tynker, you’re not just learning a cool new skill. You’re stepping into the future and becoming a part of the exciting world of AI. So, are you ready to explore AI and discover why AI is important? Join us at Tynker and start your AI adventure today!
Helpful AI Links
Tynker’s AI courses open up a world of possibilities for students to explore the exciting realm of Artificial Intelligence through both block coding and JavaScript.
Tynker Toolbox: Walkthrough of The AI Blocks, FREE AI Block Coding Tutorial
Tynker’s Artificial Intelligence Course: JavaScript and AI
Info for Parents: Block Coding with AI
Info for Parents: JavaScript with AI
AI Courses for Schools: All K-8 Plans Come with Access to AI Coursework!
Check out Tynker’s Curriculum and learn more about inspiring the next generation to change the world through code.
