As Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) gains momentum, Google is considerably expanding its commitment to AI literacy in schools. The tech giant is launching new educational missions within its “AI Quests” program, and pledging over $5 million in Google.org funding to bolster computer science education initiatives [[2]]. These efforts, led by CEO Sundar Pichai, aim to equip students with the skills to navigate and responsibly utilize artificial intelligence as it becomes increasingly prevalent in daily life.
Google is expanding its support for Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) with a series of initiatives aimed at boosting digital literacy. The company, led by Sundar Pichai, is participating in the global Hour of AI alongside Code.org and CSTA, focusing on helping educators and students creatively and responsibly understand and utilize artificial intelligence. The move underscores the growing importance of AI education as the technology becomes increasingly integrated into daily life.
To facilitate hands-on learning, Google has launched new missions within AI Quests, a gamified experience designed for classroom use. This interactive approach introduces students to AI concepts in a practical way, deepening their computational literacy. “To achieve this goal, we are launching new missions within our gamified experience, AI Quests, bringing AI literacy to the classroom with a hands-on approach,” Google stated in an official announcement.
“For achieving this goal, we are launching new missions within our gamified experience, AI Quests , which brings AI literacy to the classroom with a hands-on approach. We are also announcing over $5 million in Google.org funding for computer science education,” Google wrote in its official announcement.
During CSEdWeek, hundreds of Google volunteers are visiting schools to lead AI Quests sessions. The newly released missions challenge students to act as researchers using AI models to detect eye diseases, inspired by Google’s research on diabetic retinopathy and aiming to raise health awareness through technology.
These missions are available free of charge, complementing a previous mission focused on flood forecasting. Supporting resources are also provided to help teachers easily incorporate the material into their lessons, making AI Quests an inclusive and easily integrated learning tool.
Expand the reach of AI Quests.
Google is also broadening the reach of AI Quests through collaborations with global partners. The Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind are expanding their Experience AI program, which has been recognized by UNESCO for promoting responsible AI education, to reach millions of students in 2026. “We are also working closely with partners to bring AI Quests to more classrooms in 2026. One such collaboration is with the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind, which have expanded their Experience AI program, recognized by UNESCO for promoting responsible AI education, to millions of students with funding from Google.org and integrating AI Quests into their curriculum,” Google explained.
Beyond program innovation, Google.org announced more than $5 million in funding to support computer science education in the age of AI. This funding builds on a global $30 million commitment to foundational research and learning, and more than $240 million previously allocated to computer science education, supporting institutions like California State University and CSTA.
Google emphasized that while coding tasks may evolve with the rise of AI, the fundamental principles of computer science remain more important than ever. By strengthening foundational learning, students can adapt to technological advancements and become innovators of the future. “While coding tasks may change in the age of AI, the fundamental principles of computer science remain more important than ever,” Google concluded in its official announcement.
