"For more than six decades, the Peace Corps has represented itself as an agency focused on helping underserved communities around the globe. But a new initiative, called the 'Tech Corps,' threatens to unravel the agency's original mission by recruiting de facto Silicon Valley salespeople to promote the biggest names in AI - many of which have ties to President Donald Trump."
"Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps recruited skilled Americans interested in assisting developing countries in industries like education, healthcare, and agriculture. As noted by the Brookings Institution, the agency was created to 'win the hearts and minds' of countries not aligned with the US during the Cold War."
"As noted on the Tech Corps website, the program will recruit volunteers to 'support last-mile adoption of American AI.' Qualifications are broad; the Tech Corps says volunteers must have an associate's or b"
The Peace Corps, established by President Kennedy in 1961 to assist developing countries in education, healthcare, and agriculture, faces transformation through a new 'Tech Corps' initiative. This program recruits volunteers to promote American AI tools in developing nations, marking a significant departure from the agency's traditional diplomatic mission. The Tech Corps aims to support 'last-mile adoption of American AI' with broad volunteer qualifications. Many promoted AI companies have connections to President Trump, raising concerns about converting Peace Corps volunteers into de facto Silicon Valley salespeople rather than community development workers focused on genuine humanitarian assistance.
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