Girlguides to learn about artificial intelligence for new badges

Girls aged between four and 18 will be learning all things AI

If you go to Brownies or Guides, you could soon be learning all about AI during your sessions.

Girls aged between four to 18 will be exploring new digital technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to create interactive games.

The aim is to get more girls interested in science, technology, engineering and maths, also known as STEM.

Girlguiding say they are joining forces with technology company Google to deliver the sessions.

How will the sessions work?

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers will all be able to get involved, with the activities being tailored to suit each age group.

Rainbows - the youngest group - will be taught how to use AI to create an interactive story.

Brownies will use AI to invent a brand new game.

Whereas older groups like Guides and Rangers will be using AI to learn how to solve problems and better understand machine learning.

Angela Salt, chief executive of Girlguiding, said: "It's important to us at Girlguiding, and to our partners at Google, that we empower girls to be able to use technology and the internet, and that they feel welcome, safe and supported."

Nicole McWilliams, director of software engineering at Google said "it's crucial for girls and young women to not only understand how these technologies work but to also feel empowered to contribute to future AI development."

What is STEM?

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths.

There are many jobs that require experts in these fields including aerospace engineers, astronauts, doctors, video game developers, and research roles like studying climate change or volcanos.