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17 August 2025 - AI News Quiz for Children Aged 14-17 Years Old
Welcome to the “17 August 2025 - AI News Quiz for 14-17 Year Olds”! This quiz is all about the latest news in artificial intelligence from around the world, with a special focus on the UK. From farming breakthroughs and gaming updates to medical advances and even robots that can dance, there’s a lot to explore.
The quiz is designed to be fun and interactive. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers—guessing is part of the game! After each question, you’ll find out instantly whether you got it right, and you’ll also learn something new along the way.
So get ready to test your knowledge, have some laughs, and discover just how quickly AI is changing our everyday lives. Let’s jump in and see how many you can get right!
1 .
What funny new thing did scientists in London teach a robot dog this week?
To chase after squirrels in the park
To sing “Happy Birthday” in Spanish
To dance the Macarena
To juggle tennis balls
Researchers at University College London showed off a Boston Dynamics Spot robot dog programmed with AI dance routines. The highlight? A surprisingly good Macarena performance that wowed the audience and proved how AI can be used for both technical demos and a bit of fun.
2 .
Which London hospital just launched an AI system to help diagnose lung diseases faster?
St Thomas’ Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Guy’s Hospital
University College Hospital
St Thomas’ Hospital has introduced an AI tool that scans X-rays and CT images to spot early signs of lung diseases, including cancer. Doctors say it cuts diagnosis times by up to 30%, helping patients get treatment sooner and improving survival rates.
3 .
What new feature did Microsoft roll out for Xbox gamers in the UK this week?
Mind-control controllers
3D hologram gaming
Free pizza delivery codes
AI-powered game guides
Microsoft added an AI-powered “Game Assist” tool to Xbox. It listens when players ask for help and can give live hints without spoiling the whole game. The idea is to make tricky levels less frustrating while still letting players discover most things themselves.
4 .
Why did the BBC’s new AI sports commentator make headlines this week?
It kept confusing football with rugby
It fell asleep during a match
It did live commentary in multiple languages
It shouted “GOAL!” every 5 minutes
The BBC trialled an AI-powered sports commentator that can switch seamlessly between English, Welsh, and Spanish during live broadcasts. The test, run during women’s football highlights, impressed viewers with its speed and fluency, showing how AI could make coverage more inclusive.
5 .
What did researchers at Oxford University say about AI and farming this week?
Chickens will start using chatbots
AI-powered tractors may soon drive themselves
Sheep will wear virtual-reality headsets
AI will make cows tweet about grass
Oxford researchers reported that AI-driven tractors and drones could handle jobs like planting, fertilising, and even harvesting without human drivers. They said this could make farming more efficient and eco-friendly, especially as farms face worker shortages.
6 .
What is Google DeepMind’s new AI tool “Eureka” designed to do?
Solve tough maths and science problems
Create new dance moves
Cook a three-course meal
Teach parrots to talk
DeepMind launched “Eureka,” an AI built to help researchers crack unsolved problems in maths, physics, and biology. It has already suggested new ideas in protein folding and materials science. Scientists say it could speed up discoveries that would normally take years.
7 .
Which UK supermarket announced an AI tool that helps reduce food waste?
Sainsbury’s
Aldi
Tesco
Morrisons
Tesco launched an AI-powered system that predicts exactly how much fresh food each store needs, from bananas to bread. The system reduces unsold food going to waste while making sure shelves stay stocked. Early trials showed a 15% cut in food waste.
8 .
What surprising skill did AI researchers in Manchester give to a robot this week?
The ability to whistle opera tunes
The ability to play hide-and-seek
The ability to paint like Van Gogh
The ability to fold laundry
Manchester University engineers taught a robot how to fold laundry neatly using AI vision and touch sensors. While it’s still slower than humans, the breakthrough shows progress in robots being able to handle “everyday” human chores that usually need delicate hand–eye coordination.
9 .
What did UK police in Surrey start testing with AI this week?
AI drones for searching missing people
AI tools for writing parking tickets
AI body cameras that tell jokes
AI uniforms that change colour
Surrey Police announced tests of AI-powered drones that can scan large areas of woodland or countryside for missing people. The drones can spot unusual shapes or movements faster than human searchers, helping save crucial time in emergencies.
10 .
What did a new report by Make UK and Sage say about the UK’s use of AI and robotics?
The UK leads the world in robot workers
The UK ranks 24th in robotics density
The UK has banned all new factory robots
The UK’s robots are mostly used to make sandwiches
The Make UK–Sage report revealed the UK ranks only 24th worldwide in robotics density, with 112 robots per 10,000 workers—about half the EU average. The report suggested catching up could add £150bn to the UK economy over the next decade.
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