The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has received $23 million from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to establish the National Academy for AI Instruction. This center will serve as a training hub for educators, focusing on the responsible, safe, and ethical use of AI in education. Microsoft is the primary donor with $12.5 million, followed by OpenAI with $10 million and Anthropic contributing $500,000 for the first year. The initiative comes amid financial hardships in educational institutions, following recent funding cuts under the Trump administration.
The American Federation of Teachers has received $23 million from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to launch an AI training center called the National Academy for AI Instruction.
Randi Wengarten stated that the center will help school staff and teachers learn about AI and how to use it wisely, safely, and ethically.
Microsoft is majorly funding the center with $12.5 million, while OpenAI contributes $10 million and Anthropic provides $500,000 for the first year.
The funding arrives at a time when educators face financial challenges, especially as the Trump administration nears $7 billion in funding cuts for public schools.
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