Career Development in AI for Youth

What is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) allows machines to learn, reason, understand language, see images, and make decisions like humans. Examples include Siri, self-driving cars, Google Translate, and robots.

Why AI Matters

• AI is changing every industry – from healthcare to entertainment
• AI helps solve big challenges faster and smarter
• Jobs in AI are growing rapidly and need young talent
• We need ethical, diverse voices to shape AI fairly

Where We See AI in Life

• Voice assistants like Alexa and Siri
• Movie and music suggestions from Netflix and Spotify
• Autocorrect and chatbots
• Translation, facial recognition, and video games

AI Career Paths

• AI Engineer: Builds smart systems and apps
• Machine Learning Specialist: Trains computers to learn from data
• Robotics Engineer: Builds and programs robots
• AI Researcher: Creates new algorithms and innovations
• AI + Ethics / Art / Health: Combines AI with your passion

How to Start Learning AI

• Get curious! Watch videos and read beginner-friendly articles
• Learn Python (coding language used in AI)
• Try beginner tools like Scratch, Teachable Machine, and Khan Academy
• Explore free courses on Coursera or fast.ai
• Join school or online AI clubs or competitions

Remember:

🚀 You don’t have to see the whole staircase — just take the first step!

This content is adapted from a presentation generously shared by Ayopo Onafowokan.
A credit on the page is gratefully acknowledged.