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Next Generation AI

Inspiring Youth and Young Adults in Creative Tech & Ethical Innovation

Program Summary

What You Will Learn

Engaging, creative, and safe exploration for youth. Students build interactive stories, generative digital art, simple game mechanics, and learn how to critically evaluate algorithmic fairness.

Course Objectives

  • Create generative art and interactive stories
  • Write simple code with an AI companion
  • Evaluate algorithmic bias and fairness
  • Present a community impact project

Skills You Will Build

Creative writing with generative promptsAlgorithmic bias & fairness auditsDigital art & design generationIntro to Python logic with AI co-pilotsPublic presentation

Final Hands-On Project

A Community Impact Interactive Media Project showcasing a youth perspective on solving a local Hampton Roads issue.

Curriculum

Week-by-Week Learning Modules

Week 1

How Computers Learn

Interactive games explaining neural networks, machine learning models, and training datasets.

Week 2

Digital Creativity & Art

Generative art, sound design, and ethical discussions on creative copyright.

Week 3

Code with an AI Companion

Using AI helpers to write simple HTML/Python games without getting stuck on syntax.

Week 4

Ethics, Deepfakes & Truth

Critical thinking, media literacy, verifying truth in the digital era.

Week 5

Youth Creator Demo Day

Presenting projects to families, community leaders, and peers with certificates.

Practice

Practical Assignments & Examples

  • Generate a digital art piece with prompts
  • Write a short interactive story
  • Build a simple game or webpage with AI help
  • Audit an AI tool for fairness
Who Should Attend

Is This Program Right for You?

  • Teens ages 14-18 with parent/guardian consent
  • Young adults ages 18-24
  • Students curious about creative technology
  • Beginner coders who want to build something real
Pricing & Scholarships

Cost & Financial Support

Full community scholarships are planned for eligible participants. Final pricing and scholarship availability will be confirmed before any class is scheduled.
Class availability: No sessions of this program are currently scheduled. We do not advertise unconfirmed class times or availability. When approved dates are set, they will appear on our Classes & Events page.
Instructor

Instructor Information

Instructors for this program will be announced when classes are scheduled and confirmed. We do not list unverified instructor credentials. All instructors complete our onboarding and, where applicable, safeguarding requirements.
FAQ

Program FAQ

Do parents need to register minors?+

Yes. A parent or guardian must complete registration and consent for anyone under 18.

Is coding experience required?+

No. We use AI companions so beginners can build real projects without syntax frustration.

Are sessions supervised?+

Yes. All youth sessions are supervised with safeguarding requirements in place.

Ready to join Next Generation AI?

Register your interest and we will notify you when enrollment opens for this program.

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