Tools we use

AI tools worth exploring.

Tools we use in our workshops, plus a few more we recommend. Each listing includes pricing and age guidance to help you choose where to start.

All tools

Chat, writing and research

ChatGPT

Free13+

An AI assistant for conversation, explanations and ideas. Useful for summarizing lessons and practicing questions before an exam.

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Claude

Free18+

An AI assistant for longer texts and document analysis.

Open β†’

Gemini

Free13+

Google’s AI assistant, connected to Docs, Gmail and YouTube.

Open β†’

Perplexity

Free13+

An AI search tool that cites sources with its answers, making it easier to check where information came from.

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Learning and school

NotebookLM

Free13+

Add your notes and source materials, and NotebookLM turns them into summaries, quizzes and audio overviews.

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Teachable Machine

FreeNo account

Train your own AI model in a browser, without coding or signing up.

Open β†’

Socratic

Free13+

Photograph a problem and get a step-by-step explanation, not just an answer.

Open β†’

Images, audio and video

Canva

Freemium13+

Create posters, presentations and posts with AI tools for images, backgrounds and text.

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Suno

Freemium13+

Describe a song in words and generate music with vocals and instruments.

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ElevenLabs

Freemium13+

Turns text into natural-sounding speech for videos or podcasts.

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Runway

Freemium13+

Generate and edit short videos with AI.

Open β†’

Coding and building

Replit

Freemium13+

Write and run code in a browser with an AI assistant. Nothing to install.

Open β†’

v0

Freemium13+

Describe an interface in words and generate code for a website.

Open β†’

Cursor

Freemium13+

A code editor with built-in AI for people who already program.

Open β†’

Claude Code

Paid18+

A terminal-based AI assistant for building real projects. Best for advanced users.

Open β†’

For parents

Most tools require users to be at least 13; some require users to be 18 or have parental consent. The age labels here are only a guide. Terms can change, so check each tool’s current rules before signing up. We recommend adult supervision for younger children.

Use AI responsibly

Four habits for using AI thoughtfully and staying safe while you explore.

Check the facts

AI can confidently invent facts, dates or sources. Check anything you plan to use for school against another reliable source.

Protect personal information

Do not enter your name, address, school, passwords or photos of other people into AI tools.

Say when you used AI

If AI helped with homework or a project, say so. It is honest, and many teachers appreciate it.

Keep thinking for yourself

The best results come when you guide the idea and let AI speed up routine work.

How can young people use AI tools?

Our three-day program introduces AI tools through guided demonstrations and real examples.

Explore the program