AI Education and Policy with Nathan Grant of Teach AI

On this episode, I'm thrilled to chat with Nathan Grant, Policy Fellow of TeachAI, an initiative championed by notable organizations including Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy and the World Economic Forum. Nathan shares invaluable insights on integrating AI education within K-12, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach to harness AI's potential while mitigating its risks.

Key Takeaways:

(01:16) Introduction of Nathan Grant and the TeachAI initiative.

(02:14) TeachAI's broad coalition, including tech giants and educational stakeholders.

(03:45) Perspectives on President Biden's Executive Order on AI.

(06:27) AI literacy's critical role across all subjects in K-12 education.

(07:30) Addressing the digital and AI divide for equitable education.

(09:03) Engaging students in the AI legislation dialogue.

(12:44) Concerns over banning AI tools like ChatGPT in schools.

(14:33) The risk of AI tool monopolization by a few large tech companies.

(16:00) The importance of education in demonstrating AI's potential and ensuring its responsible use.

(18:59) The potential for standardized AI education guidelines.

Resources Mentioned:

Nathan Grant - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-grant-t/

Code.org - https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-org/

President Biden's Executive Order on AI - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/30/fact-sheet-president-biden-issues-executive-order-on-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-artificial-intelligence/

TeachAI initiative - https://www.teachai.org/

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