A recent news article revealed that only a handful of states have issued guidance for educators on the subject of AI in K-12 education. Despite this, there’s a swift transition towards supporting youth education that focuses on the skills and ethics required to utilize generative AI tools in professional settings.

The Cooperative Extension Service system, a significant advocate for workforce development opportunities for both youth and adults, urgently needs to create high-quality educational content that aligns with these educational objectives. Furthermore, the Extension plays a crucial role in determining how AI tools can enhance the lives of our clients. This is achieved by integrating these tools into existing educational programs and equipping clients with the skills necessary to evaluate the usefulness and accuracy of AI-generated outputs.

How is your organization addressing the application of generative AI for students, staff, faculty, and clients?

*Generative AI was used in preparation of  the accompanying image and text readability using Microsoft CoPilot. The results generated by this tool were verified  for suitability, accuracy and use through the application of face validity by the writer."