White House gathers big tech giants to back AI education with funding, training, and tools

The White House has launched a nationwide initiative on AI education, with major commitments from Amazon, Google, Anthropic, Brainly, and others to prepare students and educators for an AI-driven future.

The White House hosted government officials, education leaders, and executives from the technology sector yesterday for a national event on artificial intelligence and education.

The meeting focused on preparing U.S. students and teachers for the impact of AI, with companies asked to sign the Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education.

The initiative builds on the administration’s earlier launch of the Presidential AI Challenge, with this session focused on concrete industry commitments. Signatories outlined plans to expand AI training, resources, and tools across U.S. schools.

Amazon commits to training and cloud credits

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to train 4 million learners in AI skills by 2028 and to support 10,000 educators with AI curricula. To enable this, AWS will provide $30 million in promotional credits for organizations building digital education solutions.

The company is also backing the Presidential AI Challenge with $1.5 million in cash prizes for students and $200,000 in AWS credits for school districts.

Kim Majerus, Vice President for Global Education and U.S. State and Local Government at AWS, wrote on LinkedIn: “Today, I was honored to be at the White House to share Amazon's advancement of AI education through our participation in The White House's Pledge to America’s Youth and the Presidential AI Challenge.”

AWS will draw on its existing programs, including AWS Educate, AWS Skill Builder, and AWS Academy. The company’s philanthropic initiative, Amazon Future Engineer, has already reached 2.1 million students with 17 million hours of computer science education.

Anthropic expands K–12 cybersecurity and AI curriculum

Anthropic pledged a $1 million investment over three years in Carnegie Mellon University’s PicoCTF program, which provides cybersecurity training to middle and high school students. The company said the focus will be on underserved communities where such programs can create new career opportunities.

Anthropic is also developing a Creative Commons-licensed AI Fluency curriculum for educators in K–12 and higher education. The company said this will help schools integrate AI without locking themselves into proprietary tools.

The Claude model, developed by Anthropic, is already embedded in education platforms used by millions. MagicSchool supports 3 million U.S. educators, Amira Learning integrates AI into reading comprehension tools, and Solvely.ai provides AI support to more than 5 million students across 120 countries.

Anthropic said in its release: “Through initiatives like the White House Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in AI Education, we’ll continue to invest in America's next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.”

Google pledges $1 billion for education and job training

Google announced a $1 billion investment in U.S. education and job training over the next three years. Of this, $150 million will support AI education and digital wellbeing, including $3 million for Code.org to add AI into its curriculum and $2 million for the Flourish Fund, which supports foster youth.

The company also confirmed that Gemini for Education will be provided to every high school in the United States, giving teachers and students access to its AI model and Guided Learning tools.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, told the White House event: “It’s also why we’re offering Gemini for Education to every high school in America. That means every high school student and every teacher has access to our best AI tools, including Guided Learning — tools that could be helpful for students taking the AI Challenge.”

Google also launched a new online hub with AI literacy resources for teachers, students, and families. Materials include guidance on responsible use, classroom activities, and project-based resources.

Brainly to expand AI tools for schools

Education platform Brainly confirmed its participation in the pledge. CEO Michał Borkowski wrote on LinkedIn: “Today, I had the honor of joining tech leaders at a White House event convening AI companies that signed the Pledge to America’s Youth: Investing in AI Education. Brainly is honored to be among the signatories of this pledge.”

The company pledged to provide free access to its AI Learning Companion for students and to expand its AI-powered classroom support tools, grading solutions, and analytics.

Borkowski added: “This moment signifies a pivotal step toward embedding AI into education systems across the nation, ensuring that American students are equipped to lead in the jobs of the future.”

Role of nonprofits and education groups

The AI Education Project (aiEDU) attended the White House event. CEO Alex Kotran said: “The White House has made it clear: America is focused on winning the AI race, and AI Readiness must be at the center of that strategy. That hinges on a critical question, though. Who will step up to meet this moment?”

Kotran emphasized the importance of reaching underserved communities, highlighting aiEDU’s work in rural Kentucky and Indigenous communities in New Mexico. He called for broader coalitions to scale these efforts nationally.

Other partners included Code.org and PlayLabAI, which are expanding curriculum and professional development programs for educators.

The Presidential AI Challenge and the Pledge to America’s Youth mark an ambitious starting point. The long-term success of the initiative will depend on coordination among policymakers, educators, and private firms.

Kotran summed up the task ahead: “Today was an important convening, but it’s the starting line. aiEDU is eager to work with organizations ready to answer that call and bring together coalitions across America to win the race for AI Readiness.”

The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026

The EdTech Innovation Hub Awards celebrate excellence in global education technology, with a particular focus on workforce development, AI integration, and innovative learning solutions across all stages of education.

Now open for entries, the ETIH Innovation Awards 2026 recognize the companies, platforms, and individuals driving transformation in the sector, from AI-driven assessment tools and personalized learning systems, to upskilling solutions and digital platforms that connect learners with real-world outcomes.

Submissions are open to organizations across the UK, the Americas, and internationally. Entries should highlight measurable impact, whether in K–12 classrooms, higher education institutions, or lifelong learning settings.

Winners will be announced on 14 January 2026 as part of an online showcase featuring expert commentary on emerging trends and standout innovation. All winners and finalists will also be featured in our first print magazine, to be distributed at BETT 2026.