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University of Washington Launches $10M AI Literacy Initiative

11/19/2025

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The University of Washington has received a $10 million donation from Charles and Lisa Simonyi to create AI@UW, an initiative to improve AI literacy and promote responsible AI use in education.
Noah Smith, a University of Washington professor, will serve as the inaugural Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence.
The SEED-AI grant program funds innovative AI applications in UW courses.
AI@UW will establish governance policies for AI use in the classroom.

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The University of Washington has received a $10 million donation from Charles and Lisa Simonyi to create AI@UW, an initiative to improve AI literacy and promote responsible AI use in education.
Noah Smith, a University of Washington professor, will serve as the inaugural Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence.
The SEED-AI grant program funds innovative AI applications in UW courses.
AI@UW will establish governance policies for AI use in the classroom.