U.S. Education Department encourages schools to use AI in the classroom
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The U.S. Department of Education promotes federal funding for schools to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance personalized learning and critical skills crucial for the future. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized AI's role in revolutionizing education and improving learner outcomes. The initiative also stresses the need for parent and teacher involvement in ethically using AI for personalized education. Concerns exist over potential inequalities arising from AI's implementation, while opposition voices call for equitable access to educational resources and decision-making involvement in AI usage in schools.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that AI drives personalized learning, sharpens critical thinking, and prepares students with problem-solving skills that are vital for tomorrow's challenges.
David Goldberg, president of the California Teachers Association, criticized the focus on artificial intelligence while slashing school funding and student resources, highlighting the need for equitable benefits from innovation.
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