{
  "id": 17627817,
  "title": "Amid AI Bans, Microsoft and OpenAI Plan a 'Joyful' Hour of AI for Kids",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/amid-ai-bans-microsoft-and-openai-plan-a-joyful-hour-of-ai-for-kids",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Slashdot",
    "slug": "slashdot",
    "url": "https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/11/01/0211213/amid-ai-bans-microsoft-and-openai-plan-a-joyful-hour-of-ai-for-kids"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amid recent bans on generative AI in two major U.S. school districts, tech giants Microsoft and OpenAI are set to launch an AI-focused event aimed at children. CodeAI, formerly known as Code.org, has designated OpenAI as the Lead Partner for its 2026 Hour of AI, a program designed to introduce students to the responsible use of AI. OpenAI and Microsoft, a key investor and partner, will collaborate to make AI literacy a fun and enjoyable experience for learners of all ages. Microsoft is inviting K-12 teachers worldwide to register for a November 17th Microsoft Teams webinar, where they will showcase an AI-themed Minecraft-based experience. The event will highlight practical strategies for incorporating AI learning into classrooms, featuring speakers from Microsoft's AI training initiative and the head of marketing for Microsoft Minecraft Education.",
  "summary": "Generative AI was recently banned in America's two largest school districts, just weeks after OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens. But forging ahead, tech-backed nonprofit Code.org — now renamed CodeAI — has named OpenAI the \"Lead Partner\" for its 2026 Hour of AI (which last year replaced its signature event, \"the Hour of Code\"). Long-time Slashdot reader theodp explains: In August, OpenAI…",
  "key_points": [
    "Microsoft and OpenAI team up for 2026 Hour of AI for kids.",
    "Microsoft Teams webinar on Nov 17th to showcase AI Minecraft experience.",
    "Event aims to make AI literacy fun and practical for classrooms."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}