The goal of our project was to create an AI Literacy guide enhanced with augmented reality elements for teens. We created “Avoiding the Robot Apocalypse: A Teen’s Guide to AI,” as a brief guide for teens and young adults that delves into the world of the new and emerging technology that is AI. The experience is further amplified by the implementation of scannable AR codes and robots that readers are able to interact with. The project also implements different games related to the topics that help readers memorize and engage with the information they’ve learned from the guide. It concludes with a list of other resources and authorities readers could turn to to further their investigation into AI if they so desire.

Kyle Donaldson, a resident of sunny So-Cal, is in his final year of San Jose State University’s iSchool MLIS program. Although he has never professionally worked in a library, he dreams of one day becoming a public or academic librarian. With a passion for cutting edge technology and community service, Kyle notes it was a pleasure to help create this project to spread information on how to use AI appropriately.

Residing in Utah, Brianna Christensen is studying to receive her MILS degree from San Jose State University. She is in her first year of study. She has worked at a public library for seven years and enjoys reading and writing. Her Bachelors in Creative Writing experience inspired her to pursue this project and stretch her AI abilities.