Kevin Nolten, president of the Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), attended a White House roundtable hosted by First Lady Jill Biden focused on artificial intelligence education. The event brought together senior leaders from federal agencies, including the Secretaries of Agriculture, Education, Energy, and Labor, as well as the Directors of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Science Foundation, the Assistant to the President for Policy, the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and the Special Advisor for AI & Crypto. The roundtable emphasized the growing role of AI in national security, particularly in threat detection, incident response, and predictive analytics. At the same time, it highlighted the risks posed by AI, including automated cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, and privacy threats. The taskforce aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to use AI responsibly while understanding its potential dangers. CIC, through its academic and workforce initiative CYBER.ORG, is aligned with the First Lady’s priorities in infrastructure, national security, and talent development. Nolten stressed the importance of integrating AI into education in a safe, ethical, and age-appropriate manner. “Our curricula lay a strong foundation early on, helping students build the critical thinking and technical skills needed to pursue careers in AI and cybersecurity,” he said. “By teaching students to understand both the power and the risks of AI, we’re preparing them to be responsible innovators and defenders in a digital world.” CYBER.ORG has already reached more than 45,000 K–12 educators and 5.6 million students across all 50 states and four U.S. territories. The initiative partners with schools, higher education institutions, and industry leaders to strengthen the national talent pipeline in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Over the next year, CIC aims to train 6,500 additional educators, engage 1 million more students, and conduct 250 professional development events nationwide. The organization’s mission is to ensure the next generation is prepared to navigate, innovate within, and secure an AI-driven future. “AI is both a vital tool for defense and a potential threat,” Nolten said. “That’s why it’s essential to include AI education in cybersecurity training. We’re proud to support this national effort and help build a workforce ready to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.” The Cyber Innovation Center, based in Bossier City, Louisiana, is the anchor of the 3,000-acre National Cyber Research Park and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It drives workforce development and innovation through partnerships with government, industry, and academia. CYBER.ORG, supported by a cooperative agreement with CISA, delivers curriculum, educator training, and resources to advance cybersecurity and AI education across the country.