Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to every public classroom in its home state — and sparking new questions about its role in education.

The Redmond tech giant on Thursday unveiled Microsoft Elevate Washington, a sweeping new initiative that will provide free access to AI-powered software and training for all 295 public school districts and 34 community and technical colleges across Washington state.

The program is part of Microsoft Elevate, the company’s broader $4 billion, five-year commitment to support schools and nonprofits with AI tools and training that was announced in July.

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    20 days ago

    On the one hand, kids should be learning relevant technology in school. On the other hand… Well, I guess I just wish this wasn’t relevant technology.