<https://www.rte.ie/author/883835-brian-odonovan/> By Brian O'Donovan
Work & Technology Correspondent
Microsoft and RTÉ Learn have launched a new online TV series aimed at
educating young people about artificial intelligence (AI).
The series, brAIn_waves, is designed to develop both AI literacy and the
skills required for the era of AI.
It is comprised of six episodes, two of which have been designed for upper
primary school students and four for post primary students.
For upper primary school students, the two-part series explores
computational thinking, algorithms, data, and how AI works at a basic level.
For post-primary students, the four-part series explores the fundamentals of
AI and its impact on our everyday lives with specific lesson areas including
algorithms, data, machine learning, and ethics.
"AI is no longer a future technology, it is rapidly becoming accessible to
all, and therefore it's really important that we seek to immerse students in
all things AI, helping to develop their understanding of and skills in this
technology," James OConnor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and
Vice-President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre said.
This latest series of Microsoft Dream Space TV is the fifth to be produced
in collaboration with RTÉ Learn, with previous episodes focusing on
developing digital skills through themes of inclusivity, sustainability, and
health and wellbeing.
"AI technology touches almost every aspect of our lives and is continually
evolving at breakneck speed, this incredibly timely series showcases how
best to harness and understand where AI is going next," Suzanne Kelly, Group
Head of Children's & Young People's Content at RTÉ said.
The Microsoft Dream Space TV series brAIn_waves is available from today via:
www.rte.ie/learn
RTÉ Entertainment.
