‘More relevant than making fires’: Explorer Scouts launch badges for AI and digital age
Summary
The Scouts have introduced new badges for 14- to 18-year-olds focused on digital skills like content creation, digital communication, and online safety. These badges reflect young people's desire to learn about AI and digital life and aim to teach responsible use of technology.Key Facts
- Nearly 3,000 teenagers helped shape the new Explorer Scout badges.
- The badges cover how digital communities influence opinion and how to create positive online content.
- One badge focuses on understanding digital footprints and the impact of social media.
- Another badge requires designing safety resources to manage online risks.
- The Scout program has not been updated in nearly 25 years.
- The changes address current digital challenges and future skills, including AI understanding.
- Scouts will update badge guidance if the government enacts social media restrictions for teens under 16.
- Young Scouts said they are not learning enough about positive uses of AI in school.
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