Microsoft and RTÉ launch new TV series on AI

Microsoft and RTÉ Learn have launched a new online TV series aimed at educating young people about artificial intelligence (AI).

The series, brAIn_waves, is designed to develop both AI literacy and the skills required for the era of AI.

It is comprised of six episodes, two of which have been designed for upper primary school students and four for post primary students.

For upper primary school students, the two-part series explores computational thinking, algorithms, data, and how AI works at a basic level.

For post-primary students, the four-part series explores the fundamentals of AI and its impact on our everyday lives with specific lesson areas including algorithms, data, machine learning, and ethics.

“AI is no longer a future technology, it is rapidly becoming accessible to all, and therefore it’s really important that we seek to immerse students in all things AI, helping to develop their understanding of and skills in this technology,” James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Leader and Vice-President Microsoft Global Operations Service Centre said.

This latest series of Microsoft Dream Space TV is the fifth to be produced in collaboration with RTÉ Learn, with previous episodes focusing on developing digital skills through themes of inclusivity, sustainability, and health and wellbeing.

“AI technology touches almost every aspect of our lives and is continually evolving at breakneck speed, this incredibly timely series showcases how best to harness and understand where AI is going next,” Suzanne Kelly, Group Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content at RTÉ said.

The Microsoft Dream Space TV series brAIn_waves is available from today via rte.ie/learn.