Microsoft to Integrate AI in Washington Classrooms
Microsoft will provide its artificial intelligence technology to all public school districts and community colleges in Washington next year.
This initiative is part of Microsoft's nationwide campaign to promote AI training and usage, with a commitment to spend $4 billion in technology-focused grants and free access to AI tools in education over the next five years.
- 295 school districts will receive access to AI tools and training
- 34 community and technical colleges will also receive access
- Grants of $25,000 will be offered to help create and deploy AI tools
Proponents of AI in education argue that the workforce is already adopting it, so students had better be ready.
Author's summary: Microsoft brings AI to Washington classrooms.