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Why It Matters: This test tailors your journey, meeting you
where you are. Alt-text: “Table with AI readiness questions and
scoring options for self-assessment.”
Maria's Story (AI-Anxious)

Maria, a parent of two elementary school children, was
skeptical of AI and feared its impact on their education. The
news headlines about AI-generated papers and cheating made
her nervous, and she worried it would stifle her kids' creativity.
She felt overwhelmed by the technical jargon and believed AI
was a tool only for coders and tech giants. After reading Part 1,
she took the "AI Readiness Self-Test" and scored as "AI-
Anxious". This realization prompted her to try the "AI Talk"
framework with her family. By using AI to explain tough history
concepts and create fun, interactive quizzes, she saw her
children's homework battles turn into breakthroughs. Maria
now sees AI as a safe learning tool and a collaborator.
Fun Fact Quiz: Test Your AI Awareness

How much AI is already in your life? Answer these quick
true/false questions:

1. Is your fridge AI-powered?
True—if it suggests recipes or tracks inventory (e.g.,

Samsung Smart Fridges, 2025).

2. Did AI write your spam email?
True—78% of phishing emails use AI for realism

(Cybersecurity Report, 2024).

3. Can AI dream?
False—but it creates art, music, and stories (e.g.,

Midjourney’s 2025 art boom).

4. Does your car predict your moves?
True—if it brakes automatically or reroutes traffic (e.g.,

Tesla’s FSD, 2025).

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