Preparing the Next Generation for AI
Training Youth to Lead, Not Just Follow, in an AI-Driven World
Is the next generation truly ready for an AI-driven future, or are we falling behind? In this episode of the AI Talk Show, Asha Saxena sits down with Charlotte Dungan (Chief Learning Officer at the Mark Cuban Foundation) to discuss the shift from mere hardware accessibility to true AI agency. They explore how to train young minds to lead in this new era by moving away from traditional lectures towards 80% active learning and practical application. The conversation highlights using Large Language Models (LLMs) as personalized tutors, teaching critical thinking through “lateral reading” to fact-check AI, and instilling ethics to prepare students to audit data for privacy and long-term impact. Ultimately, AI literacy is framed not just as a technical skill, but as a crucial life skill.
You’ll learn:
- How to transition from passive “sit and get” learning to active, hands-on AI education.
- Techniques for using AI as a personalized tutor in fields like healthcare, sports, and ecology.
- Methods to combat misinformation by teaching students “lateral reading” to fact-check AI outputs.
- The importance of embedding ethics, data auditing, and privacy into the curriculum from day one.
Featured Guest:
- Charlotte Dungan — Chief Learning Officer at the Mark Cuban Foundation
Host:
- Asha Saxena — Founder and CEO, WLDA | The AI Factor Institute
Duration:
- Approximately 25 minutes
