Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this CODE Along module, the focus shifts to the future of technology – Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this episode, you will learn the fundamental concepts that define AI and discover how coding serves as the essential building block for creating intelligent machines. Follow along as we break down the five big ideas of AI—Perception, Representation and Reasoning, Learning, Natural Interaction, and Societal Impact—and explore why diverse voices are critical to building fair and inclusive tech for everyone.
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0:00 Introduction
0:31 What is AI?
0:58 The Five Big Ideas of AI
1:03 1. Perception
1:13 2. Representation and Reasoning
1:23 3. Learning
1:32 4. Natural Interaction
1:40 5. Societal Impact
1:51 Why Coding Matters to AI
2:25 Understanding AI Bias
2:55 Why Your Perspective is Needed
3:16 How to Get Involved
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About CODE Along
Everyone is invited to CODE Along with Black Girls CODE. It's a free, video-based coding academy where Black girls, young women, and students of all genders receive tangible, educational, and entertaining tutorials to help incite interest in computer science and technology. With fun and impactful projects and simple step-by-step lessons, this series encourages you to code along while our expert coders make digital art, animated art, and build games. In these 15 minutes or less episodes, CODE Along is designed to reach millions of underrepresented girls and arm them with the tech skills and confidence they need to build brighter futures.
#howtocode #blackgirlscode #AI #artificialintelligence #codingtutorial #codealong #diversityintech
In this CODE Along module, the focus shifts to the future of technology – Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this episode, you will learn the fundamental concepts that define AI and discover how coding serves as the essential building block for creating intelligent machines. Follow along as we break down the five big ideas of AI—Perception, Representation and Reasoning, Learning, Natural Interaction, and Societal Impact—and explore why diverse voices are critical to building fair and inclusive tech for everyone.
Skip to the good stuff:
0:00 Introduction
0:31 What is AI?
0:58 The Five Big Ideas of AI
1:03 1. Perception
1:13 2. Representation and Reasoning
1:23 3. Learning
1:32 4. Natural Interaction
1:40 5. Societal Impact
1:51 Why Coding Matters to AI
2:25 Understanding AI Bias
2:55 Why Your Perspective is Needed
3:16 How to Get Involved
Missed a line of code? No worries! View the CODE Along Cheat Sheet here: tiny.url/bgccheatsheet
Want more? Sign up to join Black Girls CODE's community at community.wearebgc.org
Support Our Non-Profit Mission
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Support us: donorbox.org/blackgirlscode
Check out our merch: wearebgc.org/merch
----------------------------------------------
Connect With Us
----------------------------------------------
Peep us on Instagram: instagram.com/blackgirlscode
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/BlackGirlsCodeOrg
Share our content on TikTok: tiktok.com/@blackgirlscode
Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/BlackGirlsCode
Send us a message: wearebgc.org/connect-with-us
About CODE Along
Everyone is invited to CODE Along with Black Girls CODE. It's a free, video-based coding academy where Black girls, young women, and students of all genders receive tangible, educational, and entertaining tutorials to help incite interest in computer science and technology. With fun and impactful projects and simple step-by-step lessons, this series encourages you to code along while our expert coders make digital art, animated art, and build games. In these 15 minutes or less episodes, CODE Along is designed to reach millions of underrepresented girls and arm them with the tech skills and confidence they need to build brighter futures.
#howtocode #blackgirlscode #AI #artificialintelligence #codingtutorial #codealong #diversityintech
