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

This quiz is packed with the latest fun and surprising news about artificial intelligence. If you’re aged 11 to 14 and curious about what robots, apps, and scientists have been up to, you’re in the right place!

There are 10 multiple-choice questions. If you don’t know the answer, just guess! After each question, you’ll find out whether you were right – plus a short explanation to help you learn more. Get ready to explore how AI is changing the world!

1 .
What unusual location was chosen for a new UK AI growth zone this week?
An old steelworks site in Teesside
A secret lab under Stonehenge
Inside a giant Tesco delivery robot
The car park of Big Ben
On 22 July 2025, the UK government confirmed a new AI Growth Zone will launch at the Teesworks site in Teesside. This location—once the UK’s biggest steelworks—is being transformed into a high-tech hub for AI, energy and defence innovation. It’s part of a £160 million plan to boost regional science and tech.
2 .
What new standard did the UK set this week to make AI audits more trustworthy?
The British Standards Institution launched a global AI audit standard
Everyone must build robots that pass a human lie detector
AI companies must use only icing sugar for testing
Only robots can now certify other robots
On 21 July 2025, the British Standards Institution (BSI) launched the first international standard for AI audits. The goal is to make sure AI systems are independently reviewed for fairness and safety, preventing unregulated tech from sneaking into important areas like healthcare and justice.
3 .
What type of content did UK regulators warn AI companies to control this week?
Messages from alien civilisations
Dangerous and extremist materials
Spaghetti recipes with over 100 ingredients
Chatbots that cry during sad movies
On 25 July 2025, UK regulator Ofcom warned tech companies that AI platforms must actively remove extremist and terrorist content. This follows investigations into how some large models had been spreading violent material. Platforms will face big fines if they don’t comply with new online safety rules.
4 .
What did the UK minister demand this week regarding AI research leadership?
A puppet government run by robot cats
An overhaul at the Alan Turing Institute to focus more on security and defence
Free AI-powered smoothies at Parliament
An AI mascot for every government department
In July 2025, UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle called for leadership changes at the Alan Turing Institute, asking it to prioritise national security and defence research in AI. This is part of wider efforts to make sure Britain leads in safe and sovereign AI development.
5 .
What is the AI company OpenAI planning with the UK government?
Build a spaceport on the Moon
Let ChatGPT write school textbooks
Share safety research with the UK’s AI Safety Institute
Replace the royal family with robots
On 21 July 2025, OpenAI confirmed a new partnership with the UK’s AI Safety Institute. They’ll collaborate to test and understand the risks of frontier AI systems, helping both sides stay on top of fast-moving tech. It’s all about keeping future AI developments safe and transparent.
6 .
What did a Welsh startup launch to help farmers with crop disease?
A robot that can sing to potatoes
A flying tractor with AI goggles
An AI app that spots potato blight
A sheep that gives weather forecasts
On 24 July 2025, a team from Aberystwyth University in Wales launched an AI-powered app to help farmers detect early signs of potato blight. The system uses satellite and field data to give real-time warnings, helping save crops and reduce pesticide use.
7 .
What did the UK’s AI Safety Institute publish this week?
A novel written entirely by a pigeon
A guide to building ethical robot pets
A research report on how to test dangerous AI
A recipe for coding cupcakes
On 23 July 2025, the UK’s AI Safety Institute published its first major technical report. It outlines how to test powerful AI systems for risks like deception, bias, or dangerous behaviour. The aim is to support safer development of “frontier models” across the world.
8 .
What did researchers at the University of Surrey create this week using AI?
A chatbot that tells you if your socks match
A dancing hologram of Shakespeare
A drone that delivers toast by parachute
An AI tool that checks if court judgments are biased
On 23 July 2025, University of Surrey researchers revealed a new AI tool designed to analyse court decisions for signs of bias. The tool can spot trends and language use that might unfairly affect outcomes, helping courts become more transparent and fair.
9 .
What new AI chatbot project is the NHS funding to support young people?
A llama that texts life advice
A chatbot that sends out dance challenges
A voice assistant that raps bedtime stories
A mental health chatbot co-designed by young people
On 26 July 2025, NHS England awarded funding to develop a mental health chatbot aimed at children and teens. Co-designed by young people, the chatbot will offer anonymous, age-appropriate support and information. It’s part of a growing effort to use AI safely in wellbeing services.
10 .
What big plan did the UK government back this week to help its AI sector grow?
Launch a £1 billion programme to build AI supercomputers and expand data hubs
Send robot caretakers to every public hospital
Replace all traffic lights with AI-controlled drones
Teach AI to paint street murals in small towns
On 17 July 2025, the UK government revealed its new £1 billion Compute Roadmap. It will boost public supercomputing power twentyfold and link up national AI research centres like Isambard-AI and Dawn to create a cutting-edge UK AI Research Resource.
Author:  Tara Kemp

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