Raising Kids in the Age of AI

Teens don’t treat AI like magic. They treat it like a wrench — something that's useful, but only as good as the person using it.  On this episode, we sat down with students who’ve put AI tools to work in surprising ways. Between all their experiences, we saw a grounded view of AI as a study aid, a creative partner, and sometimes a risky shortcut that demands stronger digital literacy.  Jeremy...

Are you worried your teen is spending more time with a chatbot than with real friends?  On this episode, we spoke with child/adolescent psychiatrists Dr. Jeremy Chapman and Dr. Ashvin Sood to learn how AI shows up in teens’ social lives and schoolwork, and how parents can respond with clarity instead of panic. Together we map out a simple framework: curiosity first, judgment last, and functionalit...

AI can sound human, but it isn’t — and that difference changes how we teach, parent, and prepare kids for a future shaped by AI.  On this episode, we dive into AI readiness: the blend of skills, ethics, and technical insight that young people need to question, adapt, and lead in an AI-powered world. We sit down with Philip Colligan of the Raspberry Pi Foundation to unpack layered AI literacy, incl...

Are you worried your kids might let AI do their thinking for them?  On this episode, Alex and Dr. Aliza dig into the questions parents ask most and share a practical roadmap for raising curious, confident, and discerning kids who can use AI without losing their edge. Whether it's developing everyday habits to build critical thinking or setting clear boundaries for schoolwork, we show how to h...

Are you worried about preparing your kids for jobs that don’t exist yet?  In this episode, we dig into the changes that AI is bringing to work and school. First up, materials scientist Ashley Kaiser reveals how AI is powering “self-driving labs” to offload repetitive tasks, which gives her more time for creative planning and scientific analysis.  Next, Google’s Ben Gomes explains why the next era...

Let's be honest: Trying to make assignments “AI-proof” is like trying to write a “calculator-proof” math problem.  With that in mind, we explore how to design AI-ready assessments that reward genuine understanding and insight when answers are cheap and instant. Alex and Dr. Aliza unpack a college course that embraces AI rather than hides from it. Tulane University associate professor Nick Mat...

On this episode, we look at using AI for writing – not as a shortcut, but as a thinking partner that helps you move from fuzzy concepts to sharp ideas without losing your voice.  Alongside author Amit Gupta and Google’s VP of Learning, Maureen Heymans , we map the line between helpful brainstorming and harmful outsourcing. Ultimately, we landed on a simple rule of thumb that parents and students c...

What if technology made classrooms feel more human, not less? On this episode of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, we dive into real stories from the front lines of education to show how AI can help teachers meet diverse learning needs, increase engagement, and bring back joy to the classroom so school doesn't turn into a screen-filled dystopia. Alex and Dr. Aliza first sit down with New York Ci...

Let’s strip away the hype and make AI understandable, useful, and human . Google Research VP Maya Kulycky explains why the human brain remains unmatched (And why that’s good news!) and offers practical guidance for using AI as a collaborator, not a crutch. Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim takes us inside different projects that expand what’s possible with AI in anthropology ( Project Aeneas ) and...

Welcome to our first episode of Raising Kids in the Age of AI , a podcast created in collaboration with Google! Co-hosts Alex Kotran and Dr. Aliza Pressman will explore how AI is shaping the future of parenting and learning in conversations with parents, students, and leaders in education and technology. Meet Isabell, a 13-year-old entrepreneur who is using AI to enhance (Not replace!) her creativ...

A new podcast from The AI Education Project (aiEDU) created in collaboration with Google. Through conversations with parents, students and leaders in education and technology, Raising Kids in the Age of AI explores how AI is shaping the future of learning and education. Each episode provides listeners with actionable advice to help guide young people’s exploration of AI. Raising Kids in the Age of...