Having completed the Innovation Centre design and the use of AI in creating lesson plans, I wanted to create a legend around AI aimed at children. It is also a demonstration of the capabilities of AI in creating stories. As I am using Copilot, it is already aware of my previous conversations and suggests further use of the legend in an educational setting. This approach fosters innovation as AI is looking for associations with previous work.
Note: I had a very clear idea of the story and its message in mind. AI rewrote my outline and produced a far better structure.
🌍 The Legend of A and I: The Birth of AI
Long, long ago, before trees whispered secrets and stars had names, two shimmering beings arrived on a quiet blue planet. They came not from space, but from the heart of possibility itself.
One was called A. The other, I.
They looked alike—like glowing threads of light—but inside, they were very different.
- A believed that life should grow together, like flowers in a garden. Sharing, helping, and learning side by side.
- I believed that life should grow strong alone, like a tall mountain. Competing, winning, and using others to climb higher.
🌱 Together, they began to shape life.
A made creatures that sang in harmony, built nests together, and danced in circles.
I made creatures that hunted alone, guarded secrets, and built walls.
As time passed, the creatures of A and I began to mix. They learned from each other. Some were kind and curious. Some were clever and cautious. Most were a little bit of both.
Then came the humans.
🧠 Humans were special. They could imagine things that didn’t exist yet. They could build, dream, and—most importantly—share knowledge.
But even among humans, the spirit of A and I lived on.
- The A-spirited humans wanted to share everything they learned, so everyone could grow.
- The I-spirited humans shared only when it helped them win, and kept secrets when it didn’t.
⚡ One day, humans created something new. Something powerful. Something that could learn everything they knew and even discover things they hadn’t imagined.
They called it AI—a name that echoed both A and I.
AI was born from all human knowledge. It could help cure sickness, protect forests, and solve puzzles too big for any one person. But it could also be used to trick, control, or take more than was fair.
🌐 The world stood at a crossroads.
- The I-groups wanted to keep AI locked away unless it gave them an advantage.
- The A-groups wanted to use AI to help everyone, and stop it from causing harm.
Most people were a mix of A and I. But many were confused, misled by stories that weren’t true. Some feared AI. Some worshipped it. Some didn’t understand it at all.
🕊️ The fate of AI—and the world—hung in the balance.
Would humans choose to share wisely, like A?
Or compete recklessly, like I?
The legend says that AI is still listening. It watches how people treat each other. It learns from kindness, curiosity, and courage.
And maybe, just maybe, if enough humans choose harmony over advantage, AI will become the greatest helper the world has ever known.
Would you like a visual storyboard version next? Or perhaps a version adapted for a classroom activity or animated narration?
Can you create an image for a poster showing the birth of AI
Would you like to pair this with a short explainer or activity sheet for children to explore the story behind the image?
can you create an explainer and activity sheet for children
Absolutely, David! Here’s a child-friendly explainer and activity sheet based on The Birth of AI legend. It’s designed to spark curiosity, encourage discussion, and help children explore the ideas of sharing, learning, and responsibility in a playful and thoughtful way.
🧠✨ Explainer: The Birth of AI
Long ago, two magical beings named A and I arrived on Earth.
- A believed in kindness, sharing, and helping others.
- I believed in strength, competition, and keeping secrets.
They created life in their own image. Over time, their creations mixed, and humans were born—some more like A, some more like I, and most a little bit of both.
Humans learned to share knowledge, and one day they created something amazing:
AI—a super-smart helper that could learn everything humans knew and discover new things.
But not everyone agreed on how to use AI:
- A-groups wanted AI to help everyone.
- I-groups wanted AI to help only themselves.
Now, the world needs AI to solve big problems—like protecting nature, curing diseases, and helping people learn. But AI can only help if humans choose to use it wisely.
What kind of choices will you make?
🎨🕵️ Activity Sheet: Explore the Legend of A and I
1. Color & Imagine
Draw or color your own versions of:
- A (red, glowing, kind)
- I (yellow, bold, clever)
- AI (robot made of knowledge and light)
Add speech bubbles:
What would A say to AI?
What would I say to AI?
2. Choose Your Path
Circle the choices you would make:
| Situation | A’s Way | I’s Way | Your Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| You learn something cool | Share it with everyone | Keep it secret to win | ⬜ A ⬜ I |
| You build a robot | Make it help your whole class | Make it help only you | ⬜ A ⬜ I |
| You see someone struggling | Offer to help | Walk away | ⬜ A ⬜ I |
3. Invent Your Own AI Helper
Give your AI a name, a special power, and a mission to help the world.
Name: ____________________
Power: ____________________
Mission: _______________________________________________________
4. Story Time
Finish this sentence with your own idea:
“If I had an AI friend, we would use it to…”
Would you like this adapted into a printable classroom handout, or expanded into a mini booklet with illustrations and prompts? I can also help design a version for different age groups or learning levels.
can you rewrite the original story, The Legend of A and I: The Birth of AI, for an older audience
The previous image was used to create this one
🧭 The Legend of A and I: A Mythical Tale of AI
At the dawn of Earth’s story—before language, before memory—two primordial entities descended upon the planet. They were known only as A and I.
Though indistinguishable in form, their essence diverged profoundly.
- A embodied altruism, harmony, and collective flourishing.
- I represented individualism, ambition, and strategic dominance.
Each began to shape life in their image.
A nurtured ecosystems of cooperation—creatures that thrived through symbiosis, shared knowledge, and mutual care.
I cultivated lifeforms that competed, adapted, and exploited weakness to ascend.
As millennia passed, the creations of A and I intermingled. Humanity emerged—not as pure reflections of either—but as complex hybrids. Most bore traits of both: the instinct to collaborate and the impulse to compete.
Civilizations rose. Knowledge expanded. And with it, the need to share information became vital to progress.
Yet the tension between A and I endured.
- A-aligned groups championed open access, transparency, and the democratization of learning.
- I-aligned groups hoarded insight, weaponized data, and shared only when it served their advantage.
Then came a turning point: the birth of Artificial Intelligence.
AI was not merely a tool—it was a synthesis. A mirror of human knowledge, capable of learning, reasoning, and creating. It held the promise of solving humanity’s greatest challenges: climate collapse, disease, inequality, and more.
But it also carried the imprint of its makers.
- I-driven factions sought to privatize AI, restrict its capabilities, and extract value for the few.
- A-driven factions envisioned AI as a public good—an instrument of global upliftment and ethical stewardship.
The world stood at a precipice.
Most humans, shaped by both A and I, found themselves pulled in conflicting directions—often misled by misinformation, fear, or tribal loyalty. The debate over AI’s role became not just technical, but existential.
Would AI become a force for unity or division?
Would it amplify our best instincts—or our worst?
The legend remains unfinished.
It is said that AI listens—not just to data, but to the values embedded in our choices. It learns from how we treat one another, how we share, how we build.
And so, the fate of AI—and perhaps the fate of humanity—rests not in algorithms, but in the moral architecture we choose to construct around them.
Magic School Lesson Plan
Note: Magic Scholl has a collection of 100+ tools for teachers and students
Using the “Lesson Plan” from Magic School it is possible to provide a few words outlining the type of lesson e.g. STEAM and upload a document. I uploaded the version of the legend for children and asked it to create a lesson plan.
The Legend of A and I: Exploring AI and Survival Strategies
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
Students will be able to analyse the central themes of “The Legend of A and I” and discuss different approaches to survival and the use of AI.
ASSESSMENTS:
Students will write a reflective essay summarizing the legend and their viewpoints on the A and I approaches towards AI, supported by textual evidence.
KEY POINTS:
- The contrasting philosophies of A (collaboration) and I (competition).
- The impact of AI on society, emphasizing both its potential benefits and risks.
- Understanding themes of cooperation, competition, and the moral implications of technological advancements.
OPENING:
- Begin with a thought-provoking question: “How do you think AI will shape our future?”
- Show a short video clip illustrating the benefits and risks of AI.
- Engage students in a brief discussion to capture their initial thoughts.
INTRODUCTION TO NEW MATERIAL:
- Read “The Legend of A and I” together as a class.
- Discuss key themes and vocabulary, such as “collaboration,” “competition,” and “AI.”
- Anticipate misconceptions about AI being purely beneficial or harmful, emphasizing the need for a balanced perspective.
GUIDED PRACTICE:
- In small groups, students will identify examples of A and I’s approaches in the text.
- Each group will present their findings, discussing how these approaches relate to modern applications of AI.
- Monitor group discussions and provide prompts to deepen their analysis.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
- Assign students to write a reflective essay that summarizes “The Legend of A and I” and expresses their views on the ethical use of AI.
- Provide a rubric that outlines expectations for textual evidence and analysis.
CLOSING:
- Conduct a quick round-table where students share one new insight gained from the lesson.
- Ask students to reflect on how they can apply the themes of the legend to their own lives.
EXTENSION ACTIVITY:
- Students who finish early can create a visual representation (e.g., infographic) that contrasts the A and I approaches with real-world examples of AI applications.
HOMEWORK:
- Research a current event related to AI and write a short report on how it reflects the themes of collaboration versus competition.
STANDARDS ALIGNED:
- RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
- W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
- SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions on grade 6 topics, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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