Supporting AI education for 150,000 learners in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia
Source: Raspberrypi.org· Anna Burton· August 4, 2026
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Raspberry Pi Foundation's 'Experience AI' program is launching in Australia and New Zealand, backed by a $1.2 million Google.org grant. The initiative aims to train 5,000 educators, who will subsequently guide 150,000 students in AI literacy by 2028.
Key takeaways
- AI literacy program expands to Australia and New Zealand
- Google.org funding supports educator and student training
- Goal is to reach 150,000 students by 2028
- Focus on foundational AI understanding for future workforce
Why it matters
This expansion signals a growing global focus on AI education for younger generations. For professionals using AI tools, understanding foundational AI concepts will become increasingly important for effective collaboration with both human and AI colleagues.
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