Trump’s Latest Draft Executive Order Seeks to Integrate AI Into K-12 Education

Schools across the United States often cannot afford basics like pencils or stationary paper, and the new education secretary has sought to fulfill President Trump’s promise of getting the federal government out of education (except to pull funding from universities over exercising free speech rights). AI is a different story, however: A new draft executive order would prioritize the technology in classrooms by diverting federals towards cultivating “AI literacy” skills amongst students and teachers. Titled “Advancing artificial intelligence education for American youth,” the order states that AI is “driving innovation across industries, enhancing productivity, and reshaping the way we live and work.” It goes on to say, “To ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution, we must provide our Nation’s youth with opportunities to cultivate the skills and understanding necessary to use and create the next generation of AI technology.” In drafting the ... Read full article.