The Mark Cuban Foundation has introduced an artificial intelligence education program for adult students at Dallas College. This initiative provides hands-on training in technology that is increasingly present in professional environments. The course is structured as a one-week session designed to make AI tools accessible to individuals without technical backgrounds.
Approximately 22 students are participating in the current cohort. Jenine Smith, a 46-year-old student who works in accounting and finance, described her initial hesitation toward the technology. "I was definitely not an advocate for AI.
I was very fearful of it," Smith said. She noted that the program helps her understand how the tools function rather than feeling overwhelmed by the process. Smith is currently using a team of virtual advisers, assigning specific roles to each to handle real-world decisions.
Wren Hoffman, representing the Mark Cuban Foundation, emphasized the necessity of adapting to these changes. "Comfort with AI is no longer an option because AI is here," Hoffman said. The foundation aims to ensure the technology is available to a broad audience, not just those in computer science.
Hoffman stated, "AI is for everyone. It's not just for tech bros. It's not just for computer science learners.
It's for everyone."
