Argentina is taking action to build AI-relevant human capacities from the earliest stages in education, targeting children from ages 6 to 18.
Name in original language
EDUC.AR
Initiative overview
Together with Priority Learning Hubs (NAPs in Spanish) and the National Plan Learning Connected, Argentina is aiming to prepare young generations with future skills, including AI-related capabilities such as statistical thinking, mathematics, logic, computer sciences, programming, computational thinking, and comprehension of AI implications (e.g. relationships between people and technologies, privacy issues, use of data, critical thinking). It also aims to spur development of skills that differentiate people from machines, including advanced cognitive skills and socio-emotional skills (e.g. thinking capacity, reflection, making conclusions, analysis, empathy with others, curiosity, teamwork and creativity). Other initiatives are outlined in Argentina's National Plan for AI (Plan Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial).The initiative has the following objectives:To incentivise digital literacy through Internet connection in schools, the delivery of digital tools, the development of software and virtual training platforms and the creation of spaces of technological innovation.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Science, Technology, and Productive Innovation
