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AI companies are training teachers.

The Verge

The Verge · 29d ago

AI companies are training teachers.

Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic have established a $23 million training hub in Manhattan to educate teachers on using AI tools in classrooms. The "National Academy for AI Instruction" offers free training to members of the American Federation of Teachers, aiming to integrate AI into educational environments. This initiative is part of broader efforts across the U.S. to normalize AI use among faculty and students, with significant backing from major tech companies.

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