AI Unlocked: AI Literacy Workshop for NYC Parents (In-Person)
- Date
- 2026-05-16
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- The Women TechExchange
About this event
AI is already shaping how kids learn, search, write, communicate, and make decisions. If you are a parent trying to understand what these tools actually do, what they mean for school and home life, and how to talk about them without hype or fear, this workshop is built for you. This in-person session in New York offers a practical, parent-centered introduction to AI literacy. You do not need a technical background. You just need curiosity, questions, and a desire to help your child navigate a world where AI is becoming normal fast. About the Event This workshop is designed to help NYC parents build a clear, usable understanding of artificial intelligence in everyday life. The goal is not to turn you into a programmer or overwhelm you with jargon. It is to give you a grounded framework for understanding what AI is, where your children may already be encountering it, and how to make informed choices as a family. Expect a format that is accessible, conversational, and focused on real-life situations. Rather than treating AI as an abstract trend, the session centers the questions parents are already asking: How should my child use AI for schoolwork? What are the risks? What skills still matter most? How do I encourage independence instead of overreliance? Because this is an in-person workshop, there is room for discussion, shared examples, and practical problem-solving. You will be able to learn alongside other parents who are facing many of the same questions, which makes the experience more useful than trying to piece together answers from headlines or scattered online advice. What to Expect The session will likely move from foundational understanding to practical application. You can expect a structured introduction to core AI literacy ideas, followed by discussion and examples that connect directly to parenting, learning, and student autonomy. Topics may include: What AI is and is not in plain language Where children and teens already encounter AI in school, apps, search tools, writing assistants, and recommendation systems How AI can support learning when used thoughtfully Where AI can create problems such as misinformation, overdependence, shortcut thinking, and privacy concerns How to talk with your child about responsible use without needing to be an expert yourself What autonomy looks like in an AI-rich world, especially when it comes to judgment, effort, and original thinking You should also expect opportunities to reflect on scenarios that feel immediate and familiar. For example, parents may explore questions like when AI help crosses into doing the work for a student, how to evaluate whether a tool is trustworthy, or how to set expectations at home around school assignments and digital habits. The tone of the workshop is practical rather than alarmist. AI is neither presented as a magic solution nor as something to panic about. Instead, the session aims to help you develop a balanced lens so you can respond with more confidence and less confusion. Why Attend Parents are being asked to make decisions about AI before many schools, systems, and households have clear shared norms. That creates uncertainty, especially when the technology is evolving quickly and public conversation tends to swing between exaggerated promises and worst-case warnings. This workshop gives you a steadier place to stand. You will leave better able to recognize where AI is influencing your child’s learning environment and how to respond in ways that support both opportunity and responsibility. That includes understanding not just what these tools can produce, but what habits they can encourage if used carelessly. A strong AI literacy foundation can help you: Ask better questions when your child uses AI tools for homework or creative work Support academic integrity without relying only on restriction or punishment Encourage critical thinking so your child learns to evaluate outputs instead of accepting them automatically Protect autonomy and confidence by helping your child use tools without giving up their own voice, effort, or judgment Participate more effectively in school and community conversations about technology, learning, and policy This is especially valuable for parents who want something more useful than broad theory. The workshop is centered on what you can actually take home: language for family conversations, a more accurate mental model of AI, and a clearer sense of how to guide your child through the next few years. Practical Details This is an in-person event in New York, USA, which makes it a good fit for local parents who want a more engaged learning experience than a webinar can offer. Being in the room matters for a topic like this: you can ask questions, hear how other families are approaching similar challenges, and leave with a stronger sense of community around the issue. The workshop takes place on Saturday, May 16 at 10:00 AM EDT. A Saturday morning format makes it easier for many working parents and caregivers to attend without the pressure of a weekday schedule. A few helpful things to keep in mind: No technical expertise is required Questions are welcome, especially practical ones from your own family experience The focus is parent-facing, with relevance to school, home, and community life The setting is in person, so plan accordingly for travel within New York If AI has started to feel like a topic you are supposed to understand but have not had a clear entry point into, this workshop offers that entry point. It is a chance to get informed, get oriented, and get more confident about how to support your child in a changing educational and digital landscape.
Who should attend
This is for parents and caregivers who want a practical, no-jargon understanding of AI and how it is affecting children, school, and family decision-making. - You are a **NYC parent or caregiver** who keeps hearing about AI but wants a clearer, more useful explanation than news coverage or social media takes. - You want to understand **how students are already using AI** for homework, writing, research, and everyday digital life. - You care about **raising independent thinkers** and want to know how to support autonomy, effort, and judgment in an AI-rich environment. - You have questions about **academic honesty, boundaries, screen habits, or trustworthiness of AI tools** and want concrete ways to talk about them at home. - You do not have a technical background and want a space where you can **ask basic questions without feeling behind**. - You value learning in community and want to **compare notes with other parents** navigating the same shift in education and technology. If you have been thinking, "I need to get fluent enough in this to guide my child well," you will likely feel right at home here.