Decoding AI for Young Minds: ADAPT EPE Featured on RTÉ's "Cookie Bytes" Podcast

12 March 2025
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RTÉjr’s brand new podcast, “Cookie Bytes,” is on a mission to demystify AI for young listeners, and Dr Emma Clarke from ADAPT’s Education & Public Engagement (EPE) Team is a contributor to this exciting series.

“Cookie Bytes” follows the adventures of 11-year-old twins, Max and Sonny, their tech-exploring dad, and a mischievous kitten named Cookie as they dive headfirst into the world of AI. This isn’t your typical tech podcast – it’s a fun and engaging journey filled with vox pops, insightful AI conversations and expert contributions.

In episode two, Dr Clarke helps listeners uncover how AI is an integral part of our day to day lives and how it can be used in all sorts of ways – from translating languages to how AI is shaping the world around us. She also highlights the importance of including a wide range of voices in the discussions around AI.

Listen now: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22493667-ep-2-i-didnt-know-that-was-ai/

“Cookie Bytes” is aimed at kids aged 8-12 who are curious about the technology that is going to be part of their future. It’s designed to be accessible and engaging, proving that learning about AI can be a fun and exciting adventure.

The podcast is available on RTÉ and wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch Max and Sonny’s recent appearance on the Today Show with Dáithí and Maura.

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It’s exciting to see ADAPT’s EPE expertise contributing to such an innovative and educational project. Check out “Cookie Bytes” and join the adventure of unlocking the mysteries of AI.