August 14, 2023
A new web application called Kidgeni is introducing youngsters to the wonders of generative AI in a creative and playful way.
Developed by tech professional Matt Lock, Kidgeni allows children to generate images, stories, and more from text prompts. Kidgeni uses a combination of Stable Diffusion and a collaborative startup partner to power its AI capabilities.
The app models that generates images from text prompts, combines simple sketches with text to create images, and weaves narratives based on text prompts, allowing for customization. However, it has the potential for biases in the generated content, ranging from gender representation to cultural nuances.
According to it’s website, Kidgeni says it prioritizes developing children’s creativity and critical thinking abilities, preparing them for a tech-driven future, and encouraging digital literacy.Parents will enjoy the app’s capacity to spark magical learning by mixing art, technology, and problem-solving to instill a lifetime love of discovery and learning in their children.
While Kidgeni offers an exciting avenue for youthful exploration, the app’s subscription-based pricing model and occasionally time-consuming story generation process may raise eyebrows. Despite these aspects, Kidgeni remains a promising tool for nurturing AI literacy in young minds.
The sources for this piece include an article in Axios.
