Summary:
- The CUNY Graduate Center and its academic partners have been awarded over $1 million from Google.org to advance statewide AI education and research in New York.
- The funding will support the development of AI curriculum, teacher training, and student engagement programs to increase access to AI education, particularly for underrepresented groups.
- The project aims to establish a statewide network of AI education hubs, fostering collaboration between universities, schools, and industry partners to prepare students for careers in the growing field of artificial intelligence.