AI Foundations and Applications: A Youth Teaching Guide, Level 1 - What is AI and How Does it Work?

Learn clear, non‑technical explanations for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science—and how they relate. Explore how machines “learn” from different types of data, peek under the hood at generative AI, compare human and machine decision‑making, and discover why human oversight remains essential. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to explain key concepts, illustrate them with games and metaphors, and build your students’ confidence in asking smart questions about AI.