Tech companies will train teachers to use AI

Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are investing millions to train 400,000 K-12 teachers in artificial intelligence over the next five years. This initiative aims to integrate AI into classrooms nationwide. The $23 million National Academy of AI Instruction, backed by tech companies and teachers' unions, will develop AI training curriculum. The program will offer online and in-person training, starting this fall, to help educators use AI ethically and effectively. This effort addresses the growing debate over AI's role in education, balancing its potential benefits with ethical concerns. The tech companies also hope to gain feedback and potentially introduce their AI tools to students.