In this episode of 'Navigating the Digital Jungle with Sue Atkins and Friends,' host Sue Atkins is joined by Angeline Corvaglia, creator of Data Girl, and EdTech consultant Tara Jones. They dive into the crucial topic of understanding AI and its impact on families and society.

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Special guest Bill Schmarzo, the Dean of Big Data, provides insights into AI's role in education, safety, and everyday life. The discussion covers the basics of AI, its applications, the importance of critical thinking, and how parents can educate themselves and their children about AI.

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Resources for parents, practical tips, and listener questions are also addressed, making this episode a comprehensive guide to navigating AI in the digital age.

Links and further information:

Ayla AI Girl videos that are focused on AI awareness for children and youth:

Ayla AI Girl

Game “I Spy AI”

• video:

I Spy AI: AI made easy with Ayla AI Girl

• article: I Spy AI: More Than Just a Game - Data Girl and Friends (data-girl-and-friends.com)

Articles to support parents when teaching their children about AI: Expert Articles on Digital Literacy and Online Safety - Data Girl and Friends (data-girl-and-friends.com)

Articles for adults on what AI can and can’t do: Blog (corvaglia.me)

Information about AI workshops for parents: Courses & Workshops UI (corvaglia.me)

About our guest –

Bill Schmarzo

Bill is Customer Data & AI Innovation Strategist, Dell Technologies. Bill works with Dell’s strategic customers helping them navigate their AI journey.

He has held positions as Chief Innovation Officer at Hitachi Vantara, CTO of EMC’s Big Data Consulting Practice, and VP of Advertiser Analytics at Yahoo!

He has authored 6 books and is a University of San Francisco School of Management Executive Fellow, Honorary Professor at the National University of Ireland-Galway, and AI Research Fellow at Coe College.

Bill holds an MBA from University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science from Coe College.

Find him here https://www.linkedin.com/in/schmarzo/

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00:00 Introduction to Navigating the Digital Jungle

00:52 Understanding AI and Its Impact

02:41 Introducing Bill Schmarzo: The Dean of Big Data

04:19 Explaining AI in Simple Terms

06:11 The Impact of AI on Children

07:44 Parental Awareness and Critical Thinking

10:01 Empowering Parents with Resources

15:55 The Role of AI in Society and Community

23:04 AI and Human Creativity

27:12 Preparing Children for AI Challenges

28:29 The Role of Parents in Digital Education

30:03 The Impact of AI on Mental Health

31:46 Combating Bullying in the Digital Age

34:41 Nurturing Curiosity and Imagination

36:31 Collaborative Efforts in AI Education

41:52 Practical Tips for Parents

45:20 Listener Questions and Final Thoughts