OpenAI and CodeAI share AI literacy goals as 84% of students already use the tools

OpenAI and CodeAI are joining forces to help students build AI literacy, develop critical thinking about artificial intelligence, and learn to use these tools responsibly. The partnership brings together one of the world’s most prominent AI companies with an education nonprofit that has already reached over 150 million students across 190 countries. The timing matters. A staggering 84% of students report using AI tools, yet only 16% of high-school leaders say all their students receive any formal education on how AI actually works. CodeAI’s rebrand signals a strategic pivot CodeAI, formerly known as Code.org, rebranded on June 2, 2026, in a move that expanded its mission well beyond traditional computer science education. The new identity reflects a curriculum overhaul that now encompasses AI understanding, data literacy, ethics, and critical thinking alongside coding fundamentals. The nonprofit already offers free curricula including AI Foundations and the Hour of AI, both designed to make artificial intelligence concepts accessible to students without requiring advanced technical backgrounds. OpenAI has been deploying AI tools across hundreds of colleges and K-12 districts, inclu...