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AI Magic!

Do you want to get young people interested in the world of Artificial Intelligence? AI MAGIC! supports you with a variety of materials that have been specially developed for the target group. Discover our interactive workshops, explanatory videos and informative posters that will help you to communicate AI in an exciting and understandable way.

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AI MAGIC

For this design ChatGPT was used to write a python script for Blender (3D software) that creates organic rock forms and shapes. The 3D shapes were then edited and sculped | © Aida el-Oweidy

Artificial Intelligence seems like magic because it solves complex tasks seemingly effortlessly. But behind this apparent magic are data sets and algorithms. If you learn how AI works, you can use it responsibly and creatively. On this page you have access to free materials in Arabic and English that explain the basics and use of AI, generative AI and synthetic media.

Workshop: How AI shapes our future

How can AI change our future and what challenges and opportunities does it present? This workshop for young people, developed by Tactical Tech, invites you to think about the future in the digital age. 

Workshop: How AI shapes our Future(PDF, 153 KB)

Workshop: How AI shapes our Future (Arabic) (PDF, 734 KB)

AI Posters: Everywhere, All the time

Banner © Tactical Tech

The poster sets can be used to create a critical dialog around technology and AI. The sets were designed by Tactical Tech and developed together with 300 young people and 100 educators. 
 
LLM's (Large Language Models like ChatGPT) are more than just Search Engines. Find out what they are, how they learn and the datasets behind them:

Chitty Chatty Bot Bot (Arabic)(PDF, 377 KB)

Chitty Chatty Bot Bot (English)(PDF, 303 KB)

 
An algorithm is a set of instructions for solving a problem or completing a task. But can we trust them and how can we live with them? Find out in this poster set: 

Living with Algorithms (Arabic)(PDF, 401 KB)

Living with Algorithms (English)(PDF, 735 KB)

 
How to tell a story like an algorithm? Try out with these activity cards:

Algorithmic Storytelling (Arabic)(PDF, 276 KB)

Algorithmic Storytelling (English)(PDF, 461 KB)

 
The internet is the biggest project in the world. Built and maintained by billions of workers:

Workers of the world's biggest project (Arabic)(PDF, 3 MB)

Workers of the world's biggest project (English)(PDF, 2 MB)

Video Series: AI in 50 seconds

AI explained in a nutshell? The video series “AI in 50 Seconds” explains how to deal with AI in an interesting and informative way. Join Abdallah and Lailah on their journey through the world of artificial intelligence. You are also welcome to share the videos on your social media channels.

Design: AI & Art

Want to show how art and design is possible with AI? Here you can find examples from the Egyptian artist Aida el-Oweidy, who used AI and algorithms to create these designs. 
AI Design: Blue/Green

She used ChatGPT to write a python script that creates a visualization of a julia set (mathematical function) in blender and rendered the 3d object. | © Aida el-Oweidy

She used an AI generator that creates a 3D model based on an image.

An AI generator was used, which creates a 3D model based on an image. | © Aida el-Oweidy

She used ChatGPT to write and iterate on javascript code, to make a noise pattern that is rendered as ASCII art.

ChatGPT was used to write a javascript code and iterate to generate a noise pattern that is rendered as ASCII art. | © Aida el-Oweidy

She used ChatGPT to write and iterate on javascript code, to create a geometric recursive pattern.

ChatGPT was used to write a Javascript code and iterate to create a geometric recursive pattern. | © Aida el-Oweidy

Competition: Creating a sustainable future with AI

Competition: AI & Sustainability © Goethe-Institut

Young people between the ages of 15 and 18 can take part in this competition and win great prizes. After learning how to use AI creatively and responsibly, they can now present their ideas on the topic of sustainibility with the help of AI. The competition starts on 2. November 2024.

AI Magic! Competition

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