OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft Back LIFT AI Act to Fund K-12 AI Literacy — 117 Points, 109 Comments

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Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the bipartisan LIFT AI Act (S.4414), which would fund NSF grants for K-12 AI literacy curricula, teacher training, and evaluation methods. The bill defines AI literacy as 'age-appropriate knowledge to use AI effectively, critically interpret outputs, solve problems in an AI-enabled world, and mitigate potential risks.' Endorsed by the AFT, Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and HP. A companion House bill was introduced by Reps. Kean and Amo. The 109-comment HN thread debates whether industry endorsement is educational concern or regulatory capture.