<br />Today, the world is living in a fast-growing digital era, where artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major part of our daily lives. From smartphones to cars, to education and healthcare systems — AI is everywhere. That’s why it has become important for people — especially students — to learn the basics of artificial intelligence.<br /><br />What is Artificial Intelligence?<br />Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines and software to "think" and make smart decisions like humans do — such as understanding language, recognizing images, and solving problems.<br /><br />Why Should We Learn AI?<br />Learning AI helps students to:<br /><br />Understand modern technology that they use every day.<br /><br />Prepare for future jobs, since many careers will require AI skills.<br /><br />Think logically and smartly, which helps in solving problems and creating new ideas.<br /><br />Use technology safely and ethically, and know how to protect privacy and data.<br /><br />How to Start?<br />AI can be taught in schools in simple ways, such as:<br /><br />Learning about robots and basic programming.<br /><br />Using simple apps that work with AI.<br /><br />Watching fun and educational videos that explain AI concepts.<br /><br />Conclusion<br />Teaching AI is no longer an option — it’s a necessity in today’s world. When we teach our children these skills early, we give them a chance to be creative and successful in the future. AI is not something too complex — it can be learned step by step, in fun and useful ways.<br />Huda Rafid Abd Alkhaliq<br />AL_mustaqbal University is the first university in Iraq