Listen "Your teen wants to start a business. Can AI help?"
Episode Synopsis
aiEDU Studios has launched a separate podcast entitled Raising Kids in the Age of AI, 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 creativity as she builds her handmade product business: "I like to have control over everything I do," she explains, demonstrating wisdom beyond her years in how she leverages technology while maintaining her own vision. Her mother Tiffany strikes the perfect balance of curiosity and caution, showing how parents can guide without hovering. We also spoke with Maureen Heymans, VP of Learning at Google and a mother of two teenage sons. She shares how her boys have used "vibe coding" to bring their passion projects to life — one created a website for his honey business despite no coding experience, the other developed an app to help cyclists identify bike problems. Maureen emphasizes that AI should function as "an extension, not a replacement" for children's thinking, and encourages parents to foster independent brainstorming before turning to technological assistance. What emerges throughout our conversations is a powerful realization: the core principles of raising adaptable, healthy, and connected children haven't changed, but our approach must evolve. Parents don't need technical expertise to navigate this landscape — they simply need to maintain open communication, cultivate curiosity, and become their child's "encourager in chief." aiEDU: The AI Education Project aiEDU.org linkedin.com/company/aiedu/
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