Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education

Signed more than 250 CEOs open letter On Monday, he called on the New York Times, the “key components” of K-12 curriculums of AI and computer science.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Etsy Nadella, Josh Silverman and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, claiming that computer science and AI are important to “Compete America”.

“Brazil, China, [South] Korea and Singapore have already compulsory computer science or AI for each student, “reads a letter”. The US is left behind. Ai should prepare our children to the future – not only consumers, but to become the creators of AI. “

The letter comes with President Donald Trump’s leadership Form a new US policy – Deep cuts for federal programs are at risk to damage fundamental AI research. Last week, Trump signed an order to encourage workplaces and job integration through the AI’s K-12, the partnership between the Higher Education and Industry and the Academy.