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Learn what AI is
with hands-on examples
Students “teach the robot,” sort and classify like a machine learns, and learn why computers can be fast but not always right.
Interactive workshop · Grades 6–8
Don’t getCatfishedby AI
A hands-on workshop where middle schoolers learn what AI is, how to spot AI-generated content before they share it, and how to use these tools safely. Hosted by the City of Roseville at the Roseville Venture Lab.
Register
Friday, October 30, 2026
Roseville Venture Lab
What you’ll
walk away with
No coding experience needed. This isn’t a lecture. It’s games, challenges and real-life examples based on how middle schoolers use technology.
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Spot AI-made content
before you share
Fake photos, cloned voices, too-perfect profiles. Kids practice the questions that reveal what’s real and what was generated.
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Use AI responsibly
and protect yourself
Private vs. public info, digital footprints, fairness and bias, plus healthy habits for using AI tools without giving away too much.
Try a warm-up
Catfish check
A taste of the workshop. Red flag or smart move? Tap your answer.
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A new online “friend” your age sends a flawless selfie, then quickly asks which school you go to.
A video of your favorite YouTuber promises free gaming gift cards if you log in with your password.
An AI chatbot helps with your science homework, so you check its answer against your textbook.
A wild photo of a shark on a flooded highway is going viral. You wait to share until you find where it came from.
Save
the date
Every student gets hands-on time, so registering ahead helps us plan for the group. Sign up early to hold a place.
Register- Date
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time
- Time to be announced
- Where
- Roseville Venture Lab316 Vernon Street, Roseville, CA 95678
- Who
- Middle school students (grades 6–8)Hosted by the City of Roseville
For parents & guardians
AI is reaching kids before they know how it works.
Middle school is when social media, group chats and AI tools become part of daily life. It’s the right time to build good habits and critical thinking, before the stakes get higher.
The goal isn’t just to teach kids how to use technology. It’s to teach them how to think about it: question what they see, protect their information, and trust human judgment.
Curriculum created by
A team of cybersecurity and responsible-AI leaders focused on protecting children in the AI era.
- Carmen MarshFounder & CEO, United Cybersecurity Alliance; Founder, Global Council for Responsible AI
- Kriti FaujdarLead Product Manager, Agentic Systems, Yelp
- Priyam BiswasOffensive Security Researcher, Intel
- Abhilasha Bhargav-SpantzelVP Security Architect, Microsoft
- Elcin BiremCybersecurity Leader & Educator, Switzerland
Friday, October 30, 2026 · Roseville Venture Lab