At Youth Speak Out International, we value diversity and ensure that our programs are as equitable as possible. We serve the Palm Beach County community, which is rich in diversity. Many of our students are first-generation Americans from families with unique cultural and linguistic traditions. For our program to succeed, students must feel comfortable sharing … Read more
With AI becoming an increasingly important part of our national and international conversations across multiple industries, it is important for everyone– especially young people– to understand the common misconceptions around AI. Here are a few of the common beliefs that don’t tell the whole story: 1. AI Is Going To Eliminate Jobs There is a … Read more
Generative AI impacts our day-to-day lives in a variety of ways. One of the major areas that this technology is influencing is the arts– but not everyone agrees on whether those impacts are good or bad. AI technology can write stories and create pieces of art that pull from existing works to create something new. … Read more
As families continue to navigate advancing technology, parents may be wondering how to talk to their children about the important topics impacting their lives. The development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed children’s lives, from their education to daily tasks. But many parents and family members are probably wondering– how can I talk to … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches countless aspects of our lives. From how we work to how we present ourselves to how we manage and consume information. Even though AI still has plenty of room to grow and expand, here are five ways– positive and negative– that this technology is already transforming the way we learn. 1. … Read more
Do you ever feel like you can’t stop scrolling on your social media apps? Like you just have to watch the next video, scroll through more photos, read the next post? That’s not a coincidence. Social media companies intentionally design their apps to be addictive. And no one is more vulnerable to those addictive tendencies … Read more
Social media can be a difficult place for children and teens to navigate. For years, people have raised concerns about the dangers young people face on these platforms, including concerns over privacy, exploitation, and exposure to dangerous or inappropriate content. And many parents have no idea what their children are doing on social media sites … Read more
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more mainstream and people become more aware of the impact it has on our lives, we will see rippling impacts on every area of our digital lives. This includes impacting your digital footprint– the trail of data and information that you leave on the internet– in both positive and negative … Read more
For anyone who spends time online, it is increasingly difficult to tell the difference between facts and false information. With the rise of AI technology that can create incredibly realistic “deep fakes,” social media sites that struggle with moderation, and malicious actors who benefit from sowing chaos and confusion, even educated adults can struggle to … Read more
Breaking It Down is a blog series where we break down Youth Speak Out International’s curriculums week-by-week, exploring the major concepts and activities. This post looks at the lesson for Week Six. After following along with our students for six weeks, we have finally arrived at the final session of the Today’s Digital Citizens curriculum. … Read more