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The History and Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction; it has become an integral part of our lives. From virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa to self-driving cars, AI is transforming industries and shaping our future. This spotlight explores the history of AI, its current applications, and the ethical questions it raises. Teachers can use this article to introduce students to the fascinating world of AI, encouraging them to think critically about how technology is evolving and what it means for society.


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A fun class game - the teachable machine

Teachable Machine is a web-based tool that makes creating machine learning models fast, easy, and accessible to everyone.

 

Teachable Machine is flexible – use files or capture examples live. It’s respectful of the way you work. You can even choose to use it entirely on-device, without any webcam or microphone data leaving your computer.

 

You can access it here

 

 


Rosebud - make games in class using AI

Rosebud uses generative artificial intelligence to enable students and educators to create engaging AI games just by chatting with the Rosebud assistant.

 

Equip your classroom with the technology to create and inspire students in all years and from a varied technological and digital background - this is open to and works for everyone.

 

Try out Rosebud here


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