""The artificial intelligence (AI) merit badge introduces Scouts to the fundamentals of AI and automation through hands-on activities and real-world examples . . . used in daily life, school, and work, and examine ethical concerns like bias and privacy," according to the Scouting America website. To earn the new badges, scouts learn key AI concepts (machine learning, narrow AI, superintelligent AI, tasks, triggers, workflows, and variables), investigate deepfakes, and practice how to communicate effectively with AI. The badges are designed to interact with the Scoutly chat bot."
"Like many older organizations, Scouting America is hoping to stay relevant in a world where today's younger generations are increasingly digitally savvy and dependent on technology-and the new badges are the organization's way of doing so, CNN reported. It's also a way for Scouting America to retain younger members at a time when the organization is losing them. It now has about half of its 2018 membership of 2 million-down from 5 million in 1972, according to the Associated Press."
Scouting America introduced merit badges in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to teach scouts practical tech survival skills, including AI fundamentals, machine learning concepts, and digital safety practices. Scouts learn to identify deepfakes, understand tasks, triggers, workflows, and variables, and practice communicating with AI through the Scoutly chat bot. The initiative aims to modernize programming, appeal to digitally savvy younger generations, and help retain membership as overall numbers have declined since earlier decades. The organization has also expanded inclusivity, now including significant numbers of girls and openly gay members.
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