AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens

A Maryland STEM Festival Event

Four-session discussion series using real AI headlines to bust myths, weigh risks and benefits, and try quick tips for school, work, and life. Drop in for any or all sessions. Bring a phone or laptop.

Join us for a four-session discussion series built around real AI headlines. Each session begins with a short news story that sets the topic. Together, we separate fact from myth, practice one actionable skill, and open the floor for conversation guided by your questions.

By participating in this program, you build clear, responsible AI habits:

• Verify claims and sources.
• Detect deepfakes and other altered media.
• Write clear, task‑appropriate prompts.
• Credit AI assistance when required.
• Protect your privacy and manage your digital footprint.
• Recognize and reduce bias.
• Consider energy use and environmental impacts.

Each session stands alone: join any or all of them. The format stays practical and teen-driven, with space for your questions and real-life examples. Expect to leave with something you can use right away for schoolwork, early work experiences and résumés, creative projects, and everyday decisions.

The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics designed to advance STEM and STEAM education for children and teens that takes place every fall. 

Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Take a look at these STEM resources available with a library card.

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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