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06 July 2025 - AI News Quiz for Children Aged 11-14 Years Old

From strawberries that pick themselves to traffic lights that think ahead, this quiz dives into the amazing ways AI helped the world this week. It’s packed with real news stories from the past 7 days that show just how clever (and sometimes weird) artificial intelligence can be!

This quiz is designed for 11 to 14-year-olds and covers topics from sport and farming to schoolwork and music. Whether you're into football, tech, or just here for a laugh, there’s something in it for you.

Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers—just guess! After each question, you’ll find out if you were right and learn something new about how AI is shaping the world around us.

1 .
Something goofy this week: which famous toy is getting a super-smart upgrade thanks to OpenAI?
A LEGO brick that tells jokes
Barbie that can chat and learn
A Hot Wheels car that sings
A remote?control drone that bakes
This week, OpenAI worked with Mattel to make Barbie a bit brainier—she can chat and learn from kids instead of just standing on a shelf. It shows how AI is turning toys into interactive pals!
2 .
In the UK, which clever AI trick helped zookeepers keep animals happier this week?
Taught monkeys to paint portraits
Bake cupcakes for penguins at bedtime
Tackle mood tracking and spot grumpy animals
Host karaoke sessions for lions
This week, a zoo in England used AI to track how animals were feeling—like when penguins got grumpy—so caretakers can give extra enrichment and toys at just the right time. It’s a friendly helper that makes sure animals stay in the best mood possible.
3 .
What new job did AI help the NHS in England with this week?
Catch spelling mistakes in hospital menus
Make medicine that tastes like bubble gum
Warn about safety problems before they get serious
Create funny posters for waiting rooms
The NHS is now using AI to scan huge amounts of data and spot early warning signs of safety issues—like overcrowded wards or missed appointments. It helps inspectors act fast, long before things get out of hand.
4 .
Which cool AI tool did UK students test to help them with schoolwork this week?
An app that turns essays into comic strips
A chatbot that checks spelling and grammar instantly
Glasses that read your homework out loud
A robot that writes pop songs about maths
This week, students in England tried an AI chatbot that checks their spelling and grammar right away. It's like having a personal proof reader that helps make writing clear and polished. Great for school assignments and learning better writing skills!
5 .
At a concert in London, what did AI do to help make the live music better?
Predict which songs the audience would request
Write a rap battle between guitars
Mix the music live based on how it sounded
Set off confetti when someone sneezed
AI was used at a concert in London to listen to each instrument in real time and help the sound team adjust the music as it happened. This meant smoother tunes and less distraction for musicians—letting them focus on performing.
6 .
What clever thing did AI help football goalkeepers in England do this week?
Predict where players would kick the ball
Control the stadium lights with hand signals
Order snacks by kicking the ball at a screen
Play virtual reality games during breaks
A UK football academy used AI to help goalkeepers guess where the next shot might go. It gave them early warnings during training, helping them move faster and improve their reaction time—like levelling up in real life!
7 .
What tasty job did AI help British farmers with this week?
Teach chickens to lay chocolate eggs
Invent new jam flavours using food data
Tell cows when to smile for photos
Spot ripe strawberries in the fields
AI-powered cameras helped farmers identify when strawberries were perfectly red and ripe—saving time and making sure only the juiciest fruit gets picked. It’s a sweet example of AI helping real-life food production!
8 .
What did AI help Channel 4 do on its streaming service this week?
Generate adverts for small businesses
Write quiz shows with pop-up sloths
Translate cartoons into pirate language
Choose movie endings based on your snacks
Channel 4 used AI to help small businesses create their own adverts without needing a big production team. The AI can write scripts, suggest visuals, and speed up the whole process—making TV ads more accessible than ever.
9 .
How did AI help emergency services in the UK this week?
Predict where 999 calls might happen next
Build new fire engines with jet boosters
Turn sirens into musical alerts
Teach paramedics how to dance on TikTok
This week, emergency services started using AI to analyse past data and guess where the next emergency calls might come from. This lets ambulances and other teams move into position earlier—so they can reach people faster when help is needed.
10 .
What did AI-powered traffic lights in the UK learn to do this week?
Change faster for buses and emergency vehicles
Flash rainbow colours on sunny days
Play theme songs when you cross the road
Show emojis based on driver mood
Several UK towns began testing AI-powered traffic lights that can spot buses, ambulances, and fire engines and change signals faster for them. This helps reduce delays and makes public transport and emergency response more efficient.
Author:  Tara Kemp

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