AI for Good: How Young People Can Shape Learning and Lead Change

How can young people learn about AI by building, experimenting and teaching others? And how can that experience give them a meaningful voice in the decisions shaping their future? In this ReModelUN episode, Bo Stjerne Thomsen of LEGO Education and Taha Bawa of Goodwall join François Grey and SP Mohanty to explore learning by doing, from teaching quantum mechanics with LEGO bricks to helping young people lead AI adoption in their communities. Recorded at the WSIS Forum in Geneva, alongside AI for Good, the conversation explores what AI literacy can look like for children, why safety and privacy matter, and how young people can contribute to research and policy beyond symbolic participation. What we cover: How LEGO for Quantum put young people in the role of teachers Why curiosity, play and hands-on projects matter for learning How AICrowd challenges open doors into AI research LEGO Education’s approach to AI literacy, safety and privacy How Goodwall connects youth perspectives with decision-makers What changes when young people help shape AI adoption Guests: Bo Stjerne Thomsen — Head of Education Impact, LEGO Education Taha Bawa — Goodwall Hosts: François Grey — University of Geneva SP Mohanty — AICrowd Chapters: 00:00 Highlights 01:07 Welcome from Geneva 01:50 Meet Bo Stjerne Thomsen and Taha Bawa 02:50 LEGO for Quantum and learning by doing 06:14 Hands-on science with LEGO Education 08:56 Opening up AI research through challenges 11:12 AI literacy, safety and privacy 13:52 Giving young people a meaningful voice 17:15 Youth participation at AI for Good 18:37 Young changemakers and AI adoption 20:16 Young people's future in AI 21:58 Closing reflections #ReModelUN #AIforKids #AIforGood #AILiteracy #LearningByDoing #YouthLeadership