Build AI to Learn AI (BALA) is a creator-first AI learning journey that helps young people create and lead AI.

10 self-paced modules
No coding required
Build their own interactive AI being
Designed for ages 8 to 12

Developed and refined through more than 320 hours of in-person instruction in top international schools. 

Now available online with 10-week access.

What makes BALA different?

Learning by building  

Students learn AI by creating their own AI beings® — designing, prompting, testing and refining as they build.

Cross-disciplinary

Blends AI fundamentals with character design, storytelling, prompting, human-AI interaction and ethics.

Mindset first

Develops creativity, critical thinking, human judgment and responsible decision-making, not just technical skills.


No coding required

No prior coding experience needed. Just curiosity, imagination and a willingness to experiment.


Testimonials

“When I started building my AI being®, I kept thinking about how it could help me with my studies, match my interests, and still be fun to interact with. As I created it, I realized how enjoyable and creative AI can be. The whole experience was impressive — and it made me genuinely happy.”
Student from ESF Computer Conference event 2025
“I built an AI being® that helps alleviate exam stress by offering advice, encouragement, and mental support. It guides users through the exam process in a calm and structured way, and I believe it could genuinely benefit people who use it. Sometimes personal worries feel embarrassing to share with others, so having an AI to talk to can make a real difference.”
Student from ESF Computer Conference event 2025
“Excitement level 9/10 in creating my own AI being!”

(Student from ActiveKids HK)


“I enjoyed creating the avatar and chatting with it so much that I fully utilized the free trial access to the creator studio.”

(Student from ActiveKids HK)

“What intrigued me the most is I can continue to build and modify it continuously and explore it more & more.” 

(Student from ActiveKids HK)

What you will learn

Learning plan

Module 1 — AI
A welcoming entry into the world of artificial intelligence. This module reveals what AI really is, how it thinks, and the core ideas behind today’s smart technologies. It sets a strong foundation for everything that follows.
Module 2 — Generative AI
A closer look at the AI systems that create text, images, and ideas — from language models to chatbots. This module uncovers how GenAI generates content and highlights the importance of privacy in an AI‑driven world.
Module 3 — Robots and AI Characters
A journey into machines that move, speak, and interact. This module explores robots, virtual beings, and iconic creations like Robot Sophia, while also examining how bias can appear in AI systems and why it matters.
Module 4 — Designing an AI Character
An imaginative module focused on shaping an AI character’s identity, personality, and values. It also brings clarity to AI strengths, limits, and myths, with a dedicated spotlight on the challenge of AI‑driven disinformation.
Module 5 — Human–AI Interaction
An exploration of how humans communicate with AI and how AI responds. This module breaks down prompting techniques and master prompts, while addressing the growing impact of deepfakes in the digital world.
Module 6 — Build Your AI being®
A hands‑on creation module where ideas become interactive AI beings. Through Creator Studio, this module guides the full process — building scenes, shaping behavior, managing knowledge, and launching a fully functional AI being®.
Module 7 — Storytelling with AI being®
A creative dive into narrative design and world‑building. This module explores how stories bring AI beings® to life, including deployment on Google Earth, while examining black‑box behavior and hallucination as key AI safety themes.
Module 8 — AI in Human Life & Culture
A wide‑angle look at how AI is influencing culture, creativity, and everyday experiences. This module explores human–AI relationships, emerging GenAI uses, and new forms of digital expression such as AI‑powered talking videos.
Module 9 — Responsible AI for Good and Learning
A positive and practical module focused on how AI can support learning and contribute to meaningful change. It introduces effective GenAI learning strategies and includes a creative activity that applies responsible AI principles.
Module 10 — Your Future with AI: Work, Purpose and Co‑Creation
A forward‑looking exploration of how AI is reshaping work, creativity, and human purpose. This module opens space to imagine future possibilities and highlights how humans and AI can co‑create meaningful futures together.

BALA narrator

Zbee

Zbee is a virtual, interactive AI being® created by beingAI. She is designed to be a learning buddy and narrator of the BALA course, and is the brand ambassador of beingAI.
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