Taos, N.M. – On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Taos‑based nonprofit True Kids 1 will hold its inaugural AI Family Night at the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA). The event, free and open to the public, will showcase a short documentary created by local youth, followed by a discussion and a second film that explores how teenagers across the country are navigating artificial intelligence.
Local teens share their AI experiences
The evening will open with a 5‑minute documentary titled “Taos County Teens and AI.” The film, directed and edited by Ciara Lewis and Carissa Sanchez, features interviews with more than 40 high‑school students from Taos High School, Questa High School and Peñasco High School. One of the interviewees, senior Kosmo, represents the voice of Taos County’s youth, describing both the promise and the pitfalls of AI in everyday life.
“Most of us are using AI,” said Kamila King, a junior on the Youth AI Committee. “Some, unfortunately, use it to avoid doing homework or assignments. Others use it in amazing and innovative ways. We believe AI is here to stay, but we teens need better ideas for when to use it — and when not to.”
Community dialogue and resources
After the screening, audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions of the student filmmakers. The discussion will focus on three core topics: the level of concern about AI as a learning substitute, specific positive applications of AI, and the challenges that AI presents for families and schools.
True Kids 1 executive director Sandy Campbell explained that the nonprofit will also distribute an AI Code of Conduct at the event. The code outlines recommended practices for students and families, highlighting ways to use AI responsibly while protecting learning integrity and mental health.
National perspective with “Screenagers”
The evening will conclude with an hour‑long screening of “Screenagers: Generation AI,” a documentary that True Kids 1 has exclusively licensed for this night. The film provides a broader view of how teenagers nationwide are integrating AI into their studies, creativity, and social lives, complementing the local perspectives shared earlier.
Free popcorn will be served, and the event is designed to be a family‑friendly gathering where parents, educators and students can learn together about the evolving role of technology in the home and classroom.
About True Kids 1
True Kids 1 is a youth‑media and technology nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people in Taos County to explore, create and lead conversations about emerging technologies. The organization’s Youth AI Committee, composed of high‑school students, guides the programming and outreach for events like AI Family Night.
For more information, visit the True Kids 1 website or contact the organization directly.
Original reporting: Taos News — read the source article.
