according toUSAIn White House news, PresidentDonald Trump (1946-), US Democrat politician, president from 2009A new executive order, Advancing AI Education for America's Youth, was recently issued to ensure that the U.S. stays ahead of the global technology race by strengthening artificial intelligence (AI) learning in K-12 (kindergarten through high school) education.
The order emphasizes that AI is rapidly changing the way industries operate, providing students with the necessary skills to adapt and thrive in a digital society.
The order requires U.S. schools at all levels across the country to strengthen AI Educationthat fosters innovation and critical thinking in students to ensure they can become active participants in the future workforce and creators of AI technology. Additionally, Trump emphasized the need to invest in AI professional development for teachers to ensure that educators are able to effectively integrate AI into classroom instruction.
To achieve this goal, Trump has also created a special task force to promote AI education policies and establish partnerships with industry organizations, academic institutions, and nonprofits to develop AI education resources.
The order also mentions that a Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge will be established to encourage students and educators to showcase their innovations in the field of AI and to promote the adoption and popularization of AI technology nationwide.