AI tool summary for DPOs and governors
Machine Learning for Kids
Dale Lane (IBM-hosted) · Facts last checked 2026-10-23 · Printed 23 October 2026
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Staff: Grey · Not enough information yet
- Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
- 5 of 6 key fields not stated
Pupils: Grey · Not enough information yet
- Doesn’t say whether it trains on what you type
- 5 of 6 key fields not stated
| Supplier | Dale Lane (IBM-hosted) |
|---|---|
| Category | AI literacy / model training |
| Pupil-facing | yes |
| Processor or controller | not stated |
| Where data is stored | IBM Cloud us-south (US) for cloud projects; local projects in browser |
| Trains AI models on inputs | not stated |
| How long inputs are kept | not stated |
| Data processing agreement (DPA) | not stated |
| Signs individual DPAs with schools | not stated |
| UK GDPR representative / DPO | not stated |
| Minimum age | not stated |
| Key safety note | privacy policy does not state locations or retention; detail from code repo |
| Main use | AI literacy and coding lessons |
Before using it: check the minimum age fits your pupils, confirm a data processing agreement is in place, switch off AI training where possible, and record the decision in your DPIA.
Sources: https://github.com/IBM/taxinomitis/blob/master/DEPLOYMENT.md · https://www.ml4k.org/privacy-policy/
Full entry: aiprefect.co.uk/tools/machine-learning-for-kids. Rating is a rules-based summary of the supplier’s published terms. “Not stated” means we could not find it in their documents. This is not legal advice and does not replace your DPIA.