House AI Taskforce Releases Report
Education and AI literacy highlighted as major areas of focus
Yesterday the House AI Taskforce released its AI report, a bipartisan effort outlining the guiding principles, recommendations, and policy proposals for the US on responsible AI innovation and adoption.
It was great to see education and AI literacy be one of the major areas of focus. The report recognizes that while AI is increasingly prevalent in workplaces, there's a critical need to improve STEM education and ensure widespread AI literacy, particularly starting at the K-12 level.
The Key Education & Workforce Findings:
AI is increasingly used in the workplace by both employers and employees
Fostering domestic AI talent and continued U.S. leadership will require significant improvements in basic STEM education and training - something close to my heart as a former HS biology teacher
U.S. AI leadership would be strengthened by having a more skilled technical workforce
AI adoption in America requires AI literacy
K–12 educators need resources to teach and promote AI literacy
Their Education Recommendations:
Invest in K–12 STEM and AI Education and Broaden Participation
Bolster U.S. AI skills by providing needed AI resources
Develop regional expertise when supporting government-university-industry partnerships
Promote AI literacy across the U.S
Empower U.S. educators with AI training and resources
Support National Science Foundation (NSF) curricula development
AI Literacy for educators is at the heart of what we do and we're excited to see its importance recognized this way. It's also amazing to see some of our EdSafe AI Alliance and TeachAI partners referenced in the report.
Read the full report here.
