An AI divide is growing in schools. This camp wants to level the playing field
Summary
A summer camp at Princeton University called AI4All aims to reduce the gap in artificial intelligence education by offering free training to high school students from low-income families. The camp helps students understand and use AI technology, which is not equally available in all schools. There is a growing divide in AI education, with wealthier schools offering more opportunities than poorer ones.Key Facts
- AI4All is a free program at Princeton University for high school students from low-income families.
- The camp focuses on teaching students about AI, including the math behind generative AI.
- Many schools in wealthier areas provide more AI education compared to poorer or rural schools.
- A survey found that only 19% of teachers reported their schools have a policy on using AI.
- Teachers often learn to use AI on their own rather than receiving formal training.
- Some students are familiar with using AI for tasks like essay improvement, while others are not.
- The AI divide is noticeable in both the availability of technology and educational resources.
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