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Alberta is taking a forward-looking step to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, launching a new partnership with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) to bring artificial intelligence learning into K-12 classrooms across the province.

With technology reshaping nearly every aspect of modern life, the initiative aims to ensure Alberta students are not just familiar with AI, but confident in using it. Through a three-year collaboration, the province will support the development of AI learning kits alongside new resources designed to help teachers build their understanding of the technology.

The kits will complement Alberta’s existing digital literacy curriculum, strengthening AI instruction already underway in classrooms while introducing structured, age-appropriate learning tools. The program also emphasizes responsible AI use, with clear guidelines around privacy, security and academic integrity.

“Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we work, learn and live – and Alberta students need to be ready for that reality,” said Demetrios Nicolaides. “That’s why we’re strengthening AI education in a way that is safe, responsible and age-appropriate.”

As part of the initiative, Alberta’s government will provide more than $2.7 million in funding to Amii over the next three years. The investment reflects the province’s broader ambition to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and innovation.

“Alberta is building one of the most exciting AI ecosystems in the world,” said Nate Glubish. “This partnership will help ensure the next generation of Albertans is ready to lead, not just participate, in the AI economy.”

Based in Edmonton, Amii is one of Canada’s three national AI institutes and plays a key role in advancing the country’s leadership in artificial intelligence through the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy. The institute already supports educators with free, expert-developed resources and hands-on learning opportunities designed to bring AI concepts into the classroom.

“AI is the defining literacy of the coming decades,” said Cam Linke. “By supporting our educators today, we ensure Alberta students are AI-confident and ready to lead as they enter the workforce.”

Education leaders have also welcomed the move, noting its importance in preparing students for a future shaped by rapid technological change.

“It is encouraging to see this partnership provide schools with agile and responsive resources to prepare students for a rapidly changing world,” said Jason Rogers.

Consultations with businesses and education partners are set to begin this fall, helping shape the development of the AI learning kits. The resources are expected to be available to all school systems—including public, separate, francophone, charter, First Nations and independent schools—by spring 2028.

For more information about Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), visit their website at www.amii.ca.

Information for this article was sourced from the Government of Alberta website.