Colleges are expanding AI courses to meet rising demand for skills across various industries, including Miami Dade College's AI certificate program, which has attracted professionals who are using AI to enhance their careers. The trend reflects a broader shift, with employers increasingly seeking AI skills for non-tech roles, prompting students to upskill amid fears of job displacement by AI.

TigerMe is an innovative app designed by Jack Jackson of Brentwood, Calif., to aid high school students in navigating college admissions. The app offers tailored strategies and predicts acceptance chances by utilizing AI technology, aiming to simplify the admissions process without needing costly counselors.

A new AI education initiative will roll out across Mississippi's community colleges, universities, and technical institutions, aiming to train at least 10,000 residents in AI, machine learning and data science. The curriculum will emphasize hands-on skills using Nvidia's graphics processing technology, preparing students for in-demand careers in AI and cybersecurity. The initiative is part of a broader effort to equip the state's workforce for a technology-driven economy.

The Prison Education Initiative in Michigan is transforming Thumb Correctional Facility into a college campus to provide higher education to over 1,000 inmates. This initiative aims to create a secure learning environment with classrooms, a library, and a cafe, helping inmates focus on self-improvement and reducing recidivism.