Beijing Mandates AI Education in Schools
Beijing will make AI education mandatory in all schools starting this fall, requiring at least eight hours of AI instruction per year. Elementary students will get hands-on experience with the basic AI concepts, while older students will focus on practical applications and AI ethics. The curriculum aims to create a teacher-student-machine learning model, preparing students for an AI-driven future. (Business Insider). This move aligns with China’s broader strategy to lead in AI development, as the country has already invested heavily in AI research and education reforms. With AI playing a growing role in industries worldwide, Beijing’s approach highlights the urgency of AI literacy in modern education systems.
In April 2025, Meta announced new safety measures for teen users on Instagram, requiring parental permission for those under 16 to go live or to disable the blurring of suspected nudity in direct messages. These updates aim to enhance protections for young users, addressing concerns about online safety and exposure to inappropriate content. Meta is also extending these safeguards to Facebook and Messenger, including default private settings, restrictions on messages from unknown users, and reminders to take breaks after 60 minutes of app usage. These changes are part of Meta's ongoing efforts to enhance protections for young users, first introduced through its teen account program launched in September.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/e79cc36bfc3a08f9386ebb99abd4c73d
In the U.S., more than 250 tech and business leaders—including from Microsoft and LinkedIn—have joined forces to push for computer science and AI to become required subjects in all schools. Why? Because they believe today’s kids need more than just basic digital skills—they need to understand how technology works to succeed in the future. Right now, only 12 states require coding in schools, even though it’s becoming as essential as reading and math. Experts say early access to these subjects can boost future job opportunities and help close the tech gap. At Logiscool, we’ve known this all along—learning to code isn’t just about tech, it’s about unlocking confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills.
Source:https://www.axios.com/2025/05/05/computer-science-ai-education-k-12-ceos-letter