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Does my child need to know Scratch first?

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Basic Scratch knowledge is helpful but not strictly required. If your child hasn't used Scratch before, we recommend spending a few hours learning Scratch basics at scratch.mit.edu first, then moving to Cognimates for AI projects.

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What AI concepts will my child learn?

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Children learn about training data, classification, sentiment analysis, speech recognition, and the basic principles of how machines learn from data. These are real AI/ML concepts presented in child-friendly, visual ways.

Question 3

Is Cognimates free?

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Yes, completely free. It's an open-source project from MIT Media Lab with no fees or premium features. All curriculum materials are also freely available.

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What devices can my child use?

Accepted Answer

Cognimates runs in web browsers on computers. A laptop or desktop computer is recommended for the best experience, as some features use the webcam and microphone.

Question 5

Is Cognimates safe for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cognimates is developed by MIT researchers specifically for children. It has a low risk rating, no social features, and no advertising. It's one of the safest AI education platforms available.

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