Op Ed: Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, Vice President for Research & Economic Development and founder of CybHER at Dakota State University and Charlene Cooper, Director at CYBER.ORG
In the face of rapid technological innovation, including the rise of AI, ensuring the privacy of children's data has become an urgent and non-negotiable priority. As the White House’s national AI action plan and recent task force initiatives call for expanded STEM education and workforce readiness, it's critical that digital privacy and online safety are not left behind. You can't responsibly teach or deploy AI without also equipping students, parents, and educators with a strong foundation in data privacy.