Picsarts AI Assistants, Googles Personal Intelligence & Gammas AI Tools! (3.17.26)

0:00Booting up. AI Kids News Flash activated. Welcome to AI Kids News Flash. It's Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, and I'm Tyler. And I'm Katie. We're here to bring you the coolest and latest news about AI that kids like you need to know. Today's show is packed with exciting stories, and we'll bring them to you in five minutes or less. Dive into a world where AI keeps your secrets locked tight, and crafts art in tunes that'll blow your mind. Imagine stepping into a world where your creative ideas get a turbo boost from an AI buddy. That's exactly what's happening now, as Pixar introduces a way for creators to hire AI assistants through an agent marketplace. It's like having a magic sketchbook that not only listens to your ideas, but also draws alongside you, turning your visions into reality faster than ever. Picture this. You're working on a school project about space, and you need some out of this world illustrations.

1:02With Pixar's AI, you simply describe your cosmic vision and voila. Your digital canvas fills with stars, planets, and galaxies, all tailored to your project's theme. This isn't just about making cool art. It's a glimpse into a future where your creativity knows no bounds, powered by AI friends that help bring your wildest imaginations to life. Drawing space with AI? That's mind-blowing. And this is incredible. Google's personal intelligence feature is now available to all users in the United States. Imagine your smartphone being like a super smart assistant, always ready to help, kind of like a detective that knows exactly what clues to look for to solve your daily mysteries. For example, if you're planning a picnic and need to know the weather, this feature could instantly tell you the best day to go without you having to search for it. This matters because as technology evolves, tools like these will make finding information and making decisions faster and easier, preparing us for a future where technology does more of the heavy lifting for us.

2:03It's like having a detective in your phone. Meanwhile, check this out. Gamma has just launched AI Image Generation Tools, aiming to rival giants like Canva and Adobe. Imagine having a magic sketchbook that, with just a few words, can draw anything you imagine from a dragon playing basketball to a robot baking a cake. For example, if you're working on a school project about the rainforest, you could tell this tool what you need, and it would create unique images of animals and plants for you. This is a big deal because it gives everyone, including you, the power to create professional-looking images without needing to be an artist, opening up endless possibilities for creativity and innovation in projects and presentations. Drawing anything with just words? That's like magic. Here's your daily AI fun fact. AI can predict weather patterns faster than a speeding cheetah chasing its prey. Whoa, that's so cool! Imagine if your favorite video game could learn from you, becoming more challenging and fun as you get better.

3:03That's kind of what's happening at MIT, where researchers are exploring how AI can revolutionize the future of mathematical and physical sciences. It's like when you're playing a game and it adapts to your level, making each level just right for you. For example, scientists are using AI to predict weather patterns more accurately, making it easier to plan your outdoor adventures. This matters because, as you grow up, I will become an even bigger part of solving the world's biggest puzzles, from climate change to exploring outer space, making your future brighter and full of possibilities. AI making games more challenging? That's super cool! And now for this? The world has launched a tool to make sure real humans are behind AI shopping agents. Imagine if every online shopping bot was like a player in a video game, but we needed a referee to make sure no one was cheating by pretending to be something they're not. This tool acts like that referee, checking IDs at the door. For example, when you're buying the latest sneakers online,

4:04this ensures the person selling to you through an AI chat isn't just another computer trying to trick you. It's important because it keeps online shopping safe and fair, making sure when you're told something is rare or a great deal. It's coming from a real person, not just a program trying to make you buy more. Making sure bots are real people? That's smart! Okay, everyone, time for today's tech quiz. Let's see if you were paying attention. Here's today's mind-blowing question. How many calculations can AI do to take one photo? Is it A, 1 million calculations? Is it B, 10 million calculations? Is it C, 100 million calculations? Or is it D, 1 billion calculations? Okay, time to make your choice. Processing your answer, stand by. Ready for the answer? It's D, I can do 1 billion calculations to take one photo. This fact came from one of our exciting AI news stories.

5:04Pat yourself on the back if you knew the answer. Making cool art just got easier with the new AI tools. I'me's launch of AI Image Generation Tools is super exciting. With AI like this, imagine what we'll create next. AI and technology are advancing every single day. And there's always something new to discover. Keep being curious about technology and we'll see you tomorrow with more amazing AI news. Thanks for joining us on AI Kids News Flash. This podcast was brought to you by Kids News Flash Universe. Be sure to check out our other podcasts. Science Kids News Flash, Launch Kids News Flash and more, for daily news for kids in five minutes or less. Transmission complete. Disconnecting.