Higher Ed Pulse
Higher Ed Pulse
Mallory Willsea
AI According to an 8-Year-Old — Part 1
16 minutes Posted Dec 8, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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Mallory sits down with one of the youngest AI creators to grace the show—eight-year-old Cora Budd, a third grader at Division Street Elementary. Together, they explore how Gen Alpha is already using AI not just for learning, but for bold, imaginative storytelling. From building entire fictional universes to designing merch and comics, Cora shows how her generation is blending creativity and technology in remarkable ways. This episode offers a glimpse into the future of AI in education, through the lens of a curious, confident third grader.