A new book by NYT reporter Natasha Singer, Coding Kids, reveals how the AI industry is using the same playbook that tech companies used over the past 15 years to gain influence in classrooms—offering free resources and curriculum to schools while positioning themselves as essential to students' futures. The article highlights the parallel between tech companies promoting coding and AI companies now pushing AI literacy in education.
Background
The integration of technology into K-12 education has been a growing trend, with companies like Google, Microsoft, and others actively promoting their products in schools.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Sep 11, 2026 at 03:44 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10