As someone who’s deeply passionate about technology and who works daily with Artificial Intelligence at Burzcast, I had the chance to do something incredibly rewarding recently: teach a class of 3rd graders — including my own daughter — about AI. And yes, it was as amazing as it sounds.

Why Teach AI to Kids?

At Burzcast, we live and breathe AI. We don’t just adopt technologies; we integrate them deeply into our workflows, our public-facing products (like Cluj Plus — built for our vibrant Cluj community), and we openly embrace the potential of AI to augment human capabilities.

This belief is at the heart of our work and philosophy. We wrote about it in detail here, where we outlined how we see AI not as a replacement for people, but as a partner — a tool that elevates what we can achieve, much like the PC in the ‘80s or smartphones in the 2000s.

So naturally, when the opportunity came up to bring that message to my daughter’s 3rd grade class, I couldn’t resist.

What We Did in the Classroom

I spent around 3 hours with the class, and during that time, we explored the world of AI in a way that was fun, accessible, and hands-on. We used tools like ChatGPT and OpenAI’s Playground, and I walked the kids through a series of activities that sparked curiosity and encouraged creative thinking.

Here’s a taste of what we covered:

• What is AI, really? We started with the basics — what it is and what it isn’t. We talked about how AI can “hallucinate” and why it’s not like a human brain.
• Prompt Engineering 101: The kids learned how to craft prompts and even played with temperature settings in Playground to see how it changes results.
• Creating Stories and Images: Together, we wrote short stories and generated fun, wild images. Their creativity really took flight.
• Deepfakes & Digital Safety: We had a candid conversation about deepfakes, what they are, how to recognize them, and why it’s important to be cautious online.
• Sock Puppets and Online Integrity: I introduced them to the concept of “sock puppets” (false online personas) and how AI can be misused — but also how it can be a force for good.
• Dispelling the Myths: I addressed a big one: “Will AI take our jobs?” Spoiler alert: no. At least, not in the way mainstream media likes to dramatize it.

A Glimpse into a Mixed Reality Future

This wasn’t about turning kids into developers or engineers overnight. It was about planting a seed — showing them that AI isn’t some mysterious force to fear, but a tool they can understand and even use to their advantage. Whether it’s for learning, research, creativity, or just satisfying curiosity, AI is going to be part of their lives. It’s better they learn to work with it, not fear it.

Why It Matters (to Me and to Us at Burzcast)

At Burzcast, we’re not just building AI-infused products — we’re also on a mission to demystify AI and make it approachable for everyone. From integrating GPT models and Apple Intelligence to Microsoft Copilot across our projects, we see firsthand how transformative these tools are.

But transformation only works if people understand and accept it. That’s why I believe in education — even at a young age. The kids were engaged, curious, and asked fantastic questions. They weren’t afraid of AI. They were excited by it.

And that’s how it should be.

The few hours I spent with the kids might not seem like a huge deal in the grand scheme of tech progress, but it felt like a small step in the right direction — helping shape a future generation that understands, respects, and harnesses the power of AI.

I left that classroom with a full heart and a big smile, knowing that we sparked something. Maybe just a little curiosity, maybe a lifelong passion. Either way, it was totally worth it.

We at Burzcast remain excited and optimistic about the future. AI is here, and it’s here to help — not replace. Let’s keep exploring it, teaching it, and building with it.