Google AI Quests is a free, interactive learning program created by Google Research and Stanford to teach AI literacy in a hands-on and engaging way. Students ages 11–14 go on quests that simulate real-world AI challenges and learn how AI systems are built, how data shapes outcomes, and why ethics matter. Each challenge is inspired by current research projects where AI is actively being used.
It has immersive missions where students role play as AI researchers. They define problems, collect and check data, run simplified models, and test results. The focus is on meaningful, real-world problems rather than abstract ideas. Lessons go beyond explaining how AI works by including topics such as bias, fairness, and data quality. This helps students think critically about how AI affects people and decisions.
This program is designed with teachers in mind and works well in science, technology, and social studies classes. It runs online, so students can access it on phones, laptops, and tablets. Teacher resources include lesson guides, classroom activities, and short videos from Google researchers.
For example, in the Flood Forecasting Quest, students use rainfall and river data to predict flooding and see how different data sources improve accuracy. Other quests explore topics like detecting eye disease and mapping the human brain, giving students a chance to see how AI is being used to solve big challenges in health and science.
Click this link to try Google AI Quest for yourself:
https://research.google/ai-quests/intl/en_gb/map
In this video, Google and Stanford explain the pedagogical principles behind AI Quests, from immersive adventures to the guidance from in-game mentors.
