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.

Intro
Scratch
Training models
Pacman game
Knots and crosses
Media literacy
Machine learning with text
Alexa example
Confidence scores
Other ways of using confidence scores
Rock Paper Scissors
Recommendation Engine
Sound Recognition
Fruit Recognition
Books