Will AI Help or Hurt My Child? A Guide to Navigating the Future

Duration: 2.5 Hours (Interactive) PRICE: 400 THB
Ideal For: Parents, teachers, students (15+), and concerned citizens.
Prerequisites: None. No coding experience required.
The Big Idea:
AI is everywhere, but few people actually understand how it works. This creates a risk: a split between those who control the technology and those who are controlled by it. This workshop pulls back the curtain on the "magic" of AI, explains the science in plain English, and gives you the tools to ensure technology serves your family—not the other way around.

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### The Agenda

#### Part 1: The New "Reading & Writing" (30 Mins)

Why this matters now more than ever.

• The Warning: We discuss why experts warn that AI could create a massive social divide between those who understand the systems and those who just passively click buttons.
• The Reality Check: Are we raising "users" or "creators"? We discuss why simply knowing how to use ChatGPT isn't the same as being "AI Literate."
• Group Chat: Who benefits from AI right now? Who gets left behind?

#### Part 2: Pulling Back the Curtain (40 Mins)

Demystifying the "Magic."

• Myth-Busting: We debunk the sci-fi myths. You will learn why AI is not conscious, it doesn't "know" the truth, and it isn't objective.
• How Machines Actually Learn: We explain the concept of "Machine Learning" using a simple analogy: teaching a computer like you train a puppy (through repetition and rewards), not like you teach a human child.
• Interactive Game: "Teach the Machine." See firsthand how giving an AI bad information leads to bad decisions.

#### Part 3: The Truth About Chatbots (35 Mins)

How ChatGPT really works.

• Autocomplete on Steroids: We break down Large Language Models (LLMs). You’ll see that these bots aren't "thinking"—they are predicting the next word based on probability.
• Math, Not Magic: We explain the simple formula behind the text:
  $$P( \text{next word} \mid \text{previous words})$$
• Spot the Lie: A live demo showing how confidently AI can state false facts (hallucinations), and why this is dangerous for homework and research.

> Break (10 Minutes)

#### Part 4: Is the Robot Fair? (30 Mins)

Bias, Ethics, and Power.

• Garbage In, Garbage Out: If an AI is trained on internet data, it learns the internet's biases. We look at real-world examples of how AI can accidentally discriminate in hiring, education, and credit scores.
• Who is Responsible? A discussion on who takes the blame when an AI makes a mistake—the programmer, the user, or the machine?

#### Part 5: Your Child’s Brain on AI (20 Mins)

The intersection of learning and automation.

• The Homework Trap: Cognitive science tells us that "struggle" is necessary for learning. If AI does the heavy lifting, the brain stops growing.
• Tool vs. Crutch: We identify the difference between using AI as a scaffold (helping you reach higher) vs. a shortcut (skipping the workout).

#### Part 6: Taking Control (25 Mins)

Moving from fear to agency.

• The AI Checklist: Simple questions every parent and student should ask when using a new AI tool.
• Future-Proofing: We discuss what schools should be teaching (critical thinking, ethics, systems thinking) instead of just "how to code."
• Closing Commitment: How to ensure AI works for us, rather than on us.

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### Participant Takeaways

By the end of this session, you will:

1. Stop fearing the tech: Understand exactly what AI is (statistics) and what it isn't (magic).
2. Spot the B.S.: Know when an AI is hallucinating or showing bias.
3. Parent with confidence: Guide your children to use AI as a thinking partner, not a cheat code.
4. Close the divide: Ensure your family is on the side of "agency" and understanding.