Author: Elena Sinel, Founder & CEO, Teens in AI
In the byline, Elena reflects on why AI literacy, ethical reasoning, and sustainability are central to equipping young people to contribute to the public sector. She highlights the importance of bridging classroom learning with real-world digital skills, so students can develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and civic awareness needed to improve public services.
The article sets out the foundations of her argument:
➡️ AI literacy as a civic skill, essential for young people to engage responsibly with technology
➡️ Bridging education and careers, connecting classroom learning to public sector challenges
➡️ Ethics and sustainability at the core, preparing students to design fair and trusted systems
➡️ Collaboration across government, industry, and education, to provide globally relevant and practical learning
The feature brings together insights from global frameworks and Elena’s work with governments, highlighting Teens in AI’s programmes, now reaching over 23,000 young people across 101 countries. It underscores why early AI education is the most strategic investment a government can make in its future workforce, ensuring public services are effective, ethical, and citizen-focused.
Read the full article in Governtment Technology Magazine
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