How One Student Uses AI Daily as a Learning Partner (Full Transcript)

[00:00:03] Speaker 1: I have to know, when I heard you went to an AI-focused school, I was so excited to learn more. What does a day look like?

[00:00:10] Speaker 2: Well, I use AI every day at Alpha School to help with my learning. It feels like a smart helper that helps me adjust to my level. It's really like a thought partner that helps me be more independent and creative.

[00:00:20] Speaker 1: Oh, and speaking of Alpha School, they are joining us live today to cheer you on. There they are. Hi. Oh, even your face. How cool is that? They are so proud of you. Okay, so at your school, you are taught to use AI as a thought partner. AI is not doing the work for you. So, what cool projects have you created with AI?

[00:00:49] Speaker 2: Well, one time I created a video game with AI. It really helped me to learn my coding skills to make sure it worked really perfectly. She built a video game. Yes. And then one time, AI also helped me generate a logo for my blanket business. It's a picture of my two dogs holding a blanket.

[00:01:05] Speaker 1: Also has a blanket business.

[00:01:07] Speaker 2: Okay.

[00:01:08] Speaker 1: Wait, all those things, but now be honest, does AI sometimes not get it right?

[00:01:12] Speaker 2: Well, yes. Because one time I generated a background for my computer. It was meant to be a bunny jumping over a carrot, but instead it was a bunny jumping over five carrots. And for some reason they were purple. And it really shows you, you have to change the props sometimes to get it right, or you could end up with something crazy.

[00:01:26] Speaker 1: Okay, that makes sense. Yes. Make it specific. That's a good way to explain it. AI is like, hmm, try again. And you're like, okay, challenge accepted, right? So, how does AI make learning more fun?

[00:01:40] Speaker 2: Well, AI really helps me explore my own ideas. It feels like a friend who really gets me.

[00:01:46] Speaker 1: It helps me feel more confident and creative. Okay, I love that. Okay, so if you had to give advice to other students who are curious about AI, but a little bit nervous, what would you tell them?

[00:01:56] Speaker 2: Definitely use it, but don't use it as a shortcut. Use it as a helper. Try not to copy its words. Do not copy. You'll get in trouble. You'll get in trouble. Yeah. And use it as a thought partner.

[00:02:06] Speaker 1: Okay, and last question, what's something seriously cool that AI has helped you do?

[00:02:11] Speaker 2: Well, one time AI helped me learn piano. I watched YouTube videos and it helped me learn Jingle Bells. I also use an AI-based app that helped me learn Jingle Bells, too.