Why AI Is Like a Superhero Friend: Explaining Robots to Curious Kids!

Prachi Tewari
3 min read5 days ago

Imagine Your Brain in a Robot’s World
You know how your brain helps you think and do things really fast? Well, imagine if there was a robot with its own brain — a brain that can think even faster when you give it commands. You could tell this robot to do things for you, like bring you a chair, and it would understand what you need, just like a friend. This robot brain is called AI, and it learns just like we do. It’s been fed with information about the world and uses that to help us in a snap.

The Curious 5-Year-Old and AI
At your age, you’re always asking questions, right? AI could be like a friend that helps answer all those questions — kind of like a super helpful grown-up that never gets tired of answering! Imagine an AI made just for kids, one that’s friendly and knows exactly how to keep you engaged. You could ask it about anything: dinosaurs, princesses, how rainbows are made — and it would always have a fun answer. Plus, it could even have activities and games just for you, making it the perfect learning buddy.

Imagine asking your AI buddy, “Why do dogs chase their tails?” and it replies, “Maybe they just want to have a spinny dance party!” AI can make learning fun and even a little silly sometimes. It’s like having a friend who knows lots of things but also loves to…

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Prachi Tewari

"The inevitability of change might be a universal constant." | I love to read, learn, and unlearn | IT undergrad @ IGDTUW