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- Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
- Inwood
- Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
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YouthPeople with DisabilitiesParentsLow Income PeopleOpen to all young students, races, beliefs, orientations.
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
- The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Learning is transforming our world. However, this technological shift also risks exacerbating existing disparities in underserved communities.\nHistorically, these communities have faced significant barriers to accessing cutting-edge technology, leading to disparities in financial stability, healthcare, professional opportunities, and education. The digital divide in NYC is a pressing concern, with many low-income families unable to afford devices, internet, or AI-powered educational software.\nThe consequences of this divide are far-reaching. The digital literacy gap is generational and cumulative, with many parents and caretakers lacking the skills to guide their children's AI education. Unsupervised screen time can hinder cognitive development, language acquisition, and social skills.\nTo address these challenges, we need to integrate Generative Learning AI into our education system. However, many schools, especially in underserved communities, lack the training, support, and infrastructure to do so. Consistent with the Mayor's NYC AI Action Plan, we aim to upskill educators and provide them with the necessary tools and resources.\nOur iVirtue AI platform offers a solution. By introducing AI education at an early age (Kindergarten through 5th grade), we can provide children with a head start in a rapidly evolving arena. It's time to redefine our approach to AI education and ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the tools and resources they need to thrive.
- What is the solution to the challenge?
- We propose bridging the AI digital divide through iVirtue partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations in alignment with NYC's AI Action Plan. Building on our successful two-year pilot at Dos Amigos Elementary, we've developed age-appropriate curriculum for K-4th grade students that integrates Generative AI into education.\n\nOur program concentrates on:\n- Parent and teacher training to guide appropriate AI technology use\n- Generative Art and Storytelling for grades 1-5, reinforcing core skills while fostering creativity\n- Mobile workshops bringing AI learning to underserved communities via equipped vans with digital devices and secure WiFi\n- STEAM-based activities preparing students for advanced technologies like robotics\n\nThe program requires properly configured AI-optimized devices with age-appropriate safeguards and reliable connectivity. Through partnerships with local organizations across NYC's boroughs, we aim to expand access to AI education, supporting Chancellor Banks' vision of empowering young New Yorkers with responsible AI use for community benefit.
- Please provide your Zip Code
- 10034
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