In this episode, join Mei, a curious girl who loves exploring the forest near her home. One day, she discovers a beautiful berry that shrinks her down to the size of a butterfly, revealing a hidden town nestled in a flower patch. This enchanting place is called the Town of Free Apps, where Mei learns that free isn’t always free.

Guided by Gizmo, a friendly gnome, Mei embarks on a series of exciting challenges to understand how free apps work. From checking app permissions and reading privacy policies to understanding targeted ads and data sharing, Mei’s journey is filled with valuable lessons about digital safety.

Main Learning Points:

1. Check Permissions: Always review what permissions an app is asking for and discuss them with an adult.
2. Read Privacy Policies: Understand what data an app collects and how it uses it.
3. Be Aware of Ads: Learn how apps use your data to show targeted ads.
4. Control Data Sharing: Adjust app settings to protect your data from being shared.

Join us as Mei’s adventure unfolds. This episode is perfect for children and their families, providing both entertainment and essential knowledge about navigating the digital world safely. It teaches young listeners the importance of digital awareness and safety in a fun and engaging way.

In this episode, we follow the adventures of a curious boy named Omar, who lives in a town filled with colorful houses and friendly faces. Omar loves exploring, especially the vast world of the internet. One evening, while playing a new game on his tablet, Omar notices something extraordinary—his game character looks exactly like him! This puzzling discovery leads to an unexpected visit from Mira, the AI Fairy.

Mira introduces Omar to the magical Mirror of Data, revealing how the internet collects bits of information about him every time he goes online. Through this magical mirror, Omar learns about different types of data: personal, browsing, and activity. Mira explains how these data bits create a digital version of Omar, helping the internet understand his preferences and habits.

Main Learning Points:

• Understanding Data Collection: Listeners will learn how the internet gathers personal, browsing, and activity data to create a digital profile.
• Digital Awareness: The story emphasizes the importance of being mindful of the information shared online.
• Internet Safety: Mira’s guidance highlights the need to protect one’s digital self while enjoying the benefits of the internet.

Join us as Omar’s journey unfolds, offering valuable insights into the magical yet complex world of the internet and data. This episode is perfect for young listeners and their families, providing entertainment and education on digital literacy and safety.

This story is incorporated in our interactive learning workbook, "How does AI affect your privacy?" (https://view.pagetiger.com/AI-affect-privacy)

Check out the Data Girl and Friends website for more learning materials: https://data-girl-and-friends.com/

When good friends Noah and Liam talk about the different kinds of videos they like to watch online, they discover that they are being shown very different kinds of things. Luckily, Noah's sister Emma is there to tell them how the algorithms in their app collect information about them and pick the content specifically for them. Listen in to learn how the friends learned to get shown different kinds of videos!