"After marveling as AI graded classwork instantly and turned lesson plans into podcasts or online storybooks, one high school English teacher raised a concern that was on the minds of many: "Are we going to be replaced with AI?"That remains to be seen. But for the nation's 4 million teachers to stay relevant and help students use the technology wisely, teachers unions have forged an unlikely partnership with the world's largest technology companies."
"Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic are providing millions of dollars for AI training to the American Federation of Teachers, the country's second-largest teachers union. In exchange, the tech companies have an opportunity to make inroads into schools and win over students in the race for AI dominance.AFT President Randi Weingarten said skepticism guided her negotiations, but the tech industry has something schools lack: deep pockets."
A San Antonio workshop demonstrated AI grading, content conversion, and lesson enhancements, prompting teacher concerns about job displacement. Teachers unions forged partnerships with major tech firms to provide large-scale AI training for educators. Microsoft committed $12.5 million over five years, OpenAI pledged $8 million plus $2 million in technical resources, and Anthropic offered $500,000. The funding aims to create teacher training infrastructure and an agnostic approach to various AI tools. Union leaders balanced skepticism with the need for resources while tech companies gain opportunities to reach schools and influence future AI users.
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