Survey finds US K-12 schools lag in AI readiness; IBM launches fellowship to train leaders on responsible AI use.

A new survey by IBM reveals that while AI is widely used in US middle and high school classrooms, only 20% of educators have received extensive AI training, highlighting a gap in AI readiness. To address this, IBM has launched the K-12 AI leaders fellowship to equip school leaders with tools and knowledge for responsible AI adoption. The program starts with 100 participants in New York and will expand nationwide, aiming to support educators and involve parents more in AI use in schools. This initiative is crucial as AI becomes a routine part of education but schools struggle to keep up with proper training and guidelines.