More than 250 executives sign an open message that supports K-12 AI and computer science education

More than 250 executives signed Open message On Monday, the New York Times published an invitation to Amnesty International and Computer Science to be “basic ingredients” for the K-12 curricula.

The signers, which includes the CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, argues the CEO of ETsy Josh Silverman, and the CEO of Uber Dara Khosrowshi, that computer science and artificial intelligence teaching “to keep America competitive”.

“Countries like Brazil, China, South Korea and Singapore have already made computer science or Amnesty International mandatory for every student.” “The United States is behind the knees. In the era of artificial intelligence, we must prepare our children for the future – to be the facilities of Amnesty International, not just consumers.”

The message arrives when the administration of President Donald Trump operates Form a new American AI policy – And as it risks deep programs for federal programs, it risk hurting basic artificial intelligence research. Last week, Trump issued an executive order to enhance the integration of artificial intelligence into the kindergarten to the twelfth grade, higher education and workplaces through partnerships between industry and academic circles.