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What does 'AI literacy' really mean for the future of work and education? artwork

What does 'AI literacy' really mean for the future of work and education?

Rooted
S2 E3525:48
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As Boston Public Schools moves to introduce AI literacy districtwide, Rooted examines what artificial intelligence education really means for Black and brown students whose futures are being reshaped by automation. Host Paris Austin speaks with a former Department of Labor innovation leader and a Harvard labor economist about whether AI literacy is becoming a baseline requirement for economic survival, how algorithmic bias and surveillance threaten equity, and why both white‑collar and blue‑collar jobs are being transformed at the task level. The conversation challenges schools to rethink assessments, creativity, and workforce preparation—asking whether AI education will simply help students survive inside existing systems, or give them the power to reshape and own the future economy. Rooted is brought to you by our sponsor, Britebound—helping middle and high school students to explore their passions, try out career paths, and make confident decisions about their future. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/britebound Subscribe to the Rooted YouTube channel: •GBH News Rooted Follow Rooted on Instagram Listen to Rooted on Spotify Follow Rooted on Threads Follow Rooted on TikTok Subscribe to the Rooted newsletter Support GBH and help shape a future where facts matter, stories unite us, and everyone has access to quality media. Join us. Fund the Future: https://bit.ly/FundtheFutureYT

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