BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The state is working with Google, Adobe, IBM, and Microsoft to expand AI learning in public schools and colleges.

California is partnering with some of the world’s leading technology companies to bring artificial intelligence tools and training into classrooms across the state, and Kern County is part of the plan.

The initiative, announced by state leaders this week, will include collaboration with Google, Adobe, IBM and Microsoft. The goal is to give more than 2 million students access to AI-focused education and tools in public high schools, community colleges and universities.

“We need to have a society and communities that are AI literate and AI fluent,” said California Community Colleges Chancellor Sonya Christian.

Christian, who leads the largest high

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