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    Teaching AI At Lebohang Secondary

    In collaboration with The Media Tacticians Foundation, the Lambie AI team visited Lebohang Secondary School to teach learners how to use AI, write strong prompts, and unlock real opportunities with the technology shaping their future.

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    Lambie AI presenting What Is a Prompt at Lebohang Secondary SchoolLearners engaging with the Media Tacticians Foundation AI workshop

    Together with the Media Tacticians Foundation, our team spent the day with learners at Lebohang Secondary School, walking them through what AI actually is, how to talk to it, and how it can become a real tool for school, work, and entrepreneurship.

    We covered the fundamentals of prompting, showed live demos of AI in action, and answered every question the room had. The energy was incredible. These learners are sharp, curious, and ready to build with the technology that will define their generation.

    Lambie AI is committed to making sure local talent is not left behind in the AI shift. Initiatives like this are how we close the gap, one classroom at a time.

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