Scouts are doing more than tying knots, building fires and learning first aid. Scouting America has added artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to its lineup of merit badges, keeping the 115-year-old organization in step with modern technology.

Scouting America is the youth organization that was known as Boy Scouts of America before 2019, when it changed its name to Scouts BSA and allowed girls to join all-girl troops. In February, the organization changed its name to Scouting America to reflect a more-inclusive philosophy.

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The AI merit badge "will introduce scouts to the fundamentals of AI and automation through hands-on activities and real-world examples," acc

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