Vibe Coding and Hip-Hop: Making AI Click for Underserved Youth | Jacques Potts

Jacques Potts teaches AI like it’s a survival skill — because for a lot of kids, it is.In this episode, Juan Faisal talks with Jacques about what access really means, how to make AI land in under-resourced classrooms, and why cultural fluency matters more than certifications. From local games to data ethics, this is about building confidence, not just competence.🤖 Why it matters The next generation is already surrounded by AI. If we don’t make it make sense — in their language, on their terms — we’re not building access. We’re building another gate.🤖 You’ll learn - How to make AI feel relevant with “boots on the ground” teaching - What “vibe coding” looks like in real classrooms - How to explain data ethics in a way kids actually care about - Why parents need to stop outsourcing AI fluency🤖 Guest: Jacques Potts AI educator, technologist, and founder - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jackybang1212 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquespotts/🤖 Host: Juan Faisal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akajuanfaisal/ - Newsletter: https://juanfaisal.substack.com/ - Website: https://juanfaisal.com/🤖 Timestamps 00:00 Jacques’s path from the East Side to AI education 05:12 Teaching AI in ways that actually connect 10:33 Vibe coding, local culture, and creative tech 15:49 Ethics, privacy, and teaching critical AI thinking 21:18 What parents and companies can do right now