The Authority · Any one of three
Produced knowledge others learn from. Published original AI research accepted to a recognized venue (workshop, conference, peer-reviewed journal) or cited by other researchers · published a technical paper, arXiv preprint, or detailed technical writeup that others have cited or referenced · taught AI skills to 20+ people through a documented course, workshop, or video series with verified completion.
Becoming an authority means other people learn from your kid's work. Published research, cited writing, taught courses. The focus is teaching what they actually know, not what sounds impressive. The clearest teachers are usually the most credible because clarity comes from understanding. If twenty people learned the skill from your kid's course or paper, the authority is earned. Names follow learning, not the other way around.
- Pick the path: research, writing, taught course.
- Make it accurate and clear.
- Get it published or delivered.
- Engage with the audience or readership.
Documented authority: a paper accepted, an article cited, or a course completed by 20+ verified students. The publication or course record is plenty.