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27 July 2025 - AI News Quiz for Children Aged 14-17 Years Old

Welcome to the 27 July 2025 AI News Quiz for 14–17 Year Olds! This fun and informative quiz is packed with real news stories from the past week—featuring AI projects in the UK and beyond. From Parliament using AI for speech-checking to smart traffic lights managing city roads, there’s plenty of exciting progress to discover.

Don’t worry if you’re not an expert—this quiz is all about learning. Take a guess if you’re unsure; you’ll find out the right answer after each question along with a quick and helpful explanation. Whether you’re into science, politics, or just enjoy quirky facts, this quiz has something to grab your attention.

Ready to test your knowledge and see how much you’ve picked up from the AI world this week? Let’s go!

1 .
What nickname did Britain earn recently for its big AI supercomputing plan?
The AI Island
Robot Kingdom
ChatGPT Central
Supercomputer County
When the UK government launched its £1 billion Compute Roadmap (aiming to boost public AI compute twenty fold), commentators dubbed Britain “The AI Island”—spotlighting its ambition to become a global AI hub.
2 .
What safety rule did UK regulators issue about AI and minors this week?
They required platforms to block adult content when detecting under 18s using AI
They banned AI from making up bedtime stories for kids
They forced tech firms to embed emojis in AI replies
They insisted chatbots wear digital face masks
On 25 July 2025, regulators under the Online Safety Act ordered major platforms like TikTok and Reddit to use AI age detection tools to identify users under 18 and block adult content.
3 .
How are hospitals in the UK using AI to help stroke patients?
It teaches doctors how to dance
It suggests playlists for healing
It detects blocked arteries in CT scans quickly
It reminds patients to drink water
From 23 July 2025, the NHS expanded an AI system that examines CT brain scans to spot blocked arteries faster. Early detection saves critical minutes—where every second can protect brain tissue.
4 .
What tech trial did UK Parliament begin using AI tools?
A chatbot that debates in rhyme
AI assessing if speeches contain misinformation
Robot ushers offering snacks and sarcasm
A virtual MP with pink hair and laser eyes
On 22 July 2025, Parliament started testing AI systems that fact-check speeches live, comparing MPs’ claims to trusted databases—aiming to improve transparency and reduce misinformation.
5 .
How is AI helping prevent homelessness in the UK?
Teaching robots to build houses
Matching stray cats with flatmates
Predicting who might become homeless early
Replacing welcome centres with virtual tours of sofas
On 21 July 2025, Manchester and Leeds councils expanded a pilot using AI to identify people at risk of homelessness early—using housing, health, and benefits data to offer support before housing is lost.
6 .
What new detection ability was given to AI using dog scent data?
Smelling when someone is baking chocolate cake
Telling apart socks from cheese
Spotting chemical leaks in factories
Detecting when a fridge needs cleaning
On 23 July 2025, University of Edinburgh researchers announced AI trained via sniffer-dog scent patterns can now detect chemical leaks or hazardous emissions, reducing risk during inspections.
7 .
What did Britain’s robot artist Ai?Da present at a global summit?
A sculpture from recycled smartphones
Singing at the Louvre opening
A poem in Morse code about climate change
A portrait of King Charles III at the UN
On 24 July 2025, Ai Da unveiled her portrait of King Charles III at a UN climate culture summit in Geneva—using art to highlight AI, sustainability, and diplomacy.
8 .
What did UK legal regulators warn about AI tools this week?
They might suggest pets as your legal representatives
They could mislead with incorrect or outdated advice
They recommend settling disputes via rock, paper, scissors
Sometimes they quote Shakespeare instead of law
On 25 July 2025, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Law Society warned that AI-based legal advice tools can be misleading or outdated. They urged users and firms not to rely on AI alone in serious legal matters.
9 .
How did scientists use ant behaviour to improve AI?
They wrote insect poetry
They trained AI to bake leaf-shaped cookies
They programmed it to paint tiny ant art
They taught it to plan delivery routes
On 24 July 2025, researchers at University of Sheffield unveiled AI that mimics ants’ hive-navigation strategies to design efficient delivery route planning—a nature-inspired logistic breakthrough.
10 .
What AI-powered traffic solution are UK councils expanding?
Smart traffic lights
Chatbots for lost tourists
Bins that yell “slow down!”
Robot pigeons on patrol
On 25 July 2025, Transport for Greater Manchester confirmed expanding AI-controlled traffic lights that adjust in real-time based on road congestion. This helps reduce jams and vehicle emissions.
Author:  Tara Kemp

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