Kids Become Authors with AI—and Families Find New Possibilities

What happens when kids turn their own experiences into published books—and adults discover new ways to manage everyday life? Tom Bush and LeSean Shaw meet participants in EmpoweredAI’s AI-infused project management and Young Empowered Authors programs. Adults share how they’re using new tools to organize busy households and support community work. Young authors tell the stories behind their books, from overcoming setbacks to standing up against bullying, while parents reflect on their children’s creativity and confidence. Along the way, the conversation raises an important question: when does AI help us think, and when should we do the work ourselves?