Join the CBC Kids News team

Have you ever dreamed of being the next great CBC Kids News contributor like Arjun Ram or Sophia Smoke? Now is your chance. Do you like writing, being on camera, shooting and editing your own videos? If you’re between the ages of 12 and 16, and have a passion for the news, we want to hear from you.

The deadline to apply is July 9. Here’s how.

What is artificial intelligence and how does it learn?

Whether you realize it or not, AI, or artificial intelligence, is everywhere. From autocorrecting texts to personalized recommendations on what to watch on Netflix, AI can be found in a lot of the technology we use every day. According to some recent headlines, artificial intelligence might eventually be able to do everything from ending homework to hurting humanity. CBC Kids News contributor Isabelle MacNeil explains why teaching AI is actually a lot like making a cake.

5 people in underwater Titanic expedition have been lost at sea

On June 18, five people went on an expedition to see the Titanic shipwreck in a submersible called the Titan. A submersible is like a submarine, but smaller. A company called OceanGate Expeditions organized the trip. After 90 minutes of being submerged underwater, the Titan lost contact with its support vessel. It was about 700 kilometres south of St. John’s, Newfoundland. With a limited amount of oxygen, governments in the U.S., Canada and other countries sent aircrafts, ships and underwater equipment to help with the rescue effort, which was ultimately unsuccessful. On Thursday, debris from the Titan was found on the sea floor about half a kilometre from the Titanic. The U.S. Coast Guard determined that the Titan imploded and the five people on board are now considered lost at sea. Keep reading to find out more.