One moment. One world.
Millions of futures to shape.
Artificial intelligence is already changing how we learn, work, and live. Yet right now, many students are on the sidelines — using AI without understanding how it works, how to use it responsibly, or how to shape what’s coming next.
What if students of all ages could move from watchers to leaders? What if they didn’t just use AI but helped decide how it changes the world?
One moment. One world.
Millions of futures to shape.
AI is transforming how we learn, work, and live—but many students are passive users, not active shapers. What if they moved from watching to leading, helping decide how AI changes the world?
Introducing the Hour of AI
Building on over a decade of success with the Hour of Code, our new global initiative is designed to help students and educators everywhere take their first step into understanding and creating with AI.
Through hands-on, easy-to-follow activities, learners around the world will demystify AI and imagine what’s possible when they harness it for good.
Because the future isn’t something we wait for.
It’s something we build — together.
Host an Hour of AI
Your class or school or event can join millions around the world doing the first ever Hour of AI! The Hour of AI is available year-round! We celebrate during the annual Computer Science Education Week (include dates). We’ve got lots of resources for you to get started!
Why this matters
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach — simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes — AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach — simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes — AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Why this matters
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to students, in every community, across the globe.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Why this matters
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to students, in every community, across the globe.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Participation begins with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative ensures that learners from any country can participate.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
"Students are creators, not just users"
AI is all around them. The Hour of AI empowers students to move from users to creators, building the skills to shape their future with it.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI.
Participation with access
AI literacy should be accessible to every student, in every community, across the globe. Learners from any country can participate.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
And yes—AI can be fun
From building in Minecraft to creating AI-generated art, students explore AI through the games and apps they already love.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Adults are learners too
This is a moment when everyone is learning about AI simultaneously. You don’t need to be an AI expert to lead Hour of AI. It’s designed for anyone to teach—simple, hands-on, and ready to go.
Next steps
Hour of AI resources
Find all the resources you need — print and digital — to bring attention to your Hour of AI event.
Discover new activities
Explore a wide selection of interactive tutorials designed for all ages. Translations will be available in 22 languages starting late January.
Register your event
Registration helps us track impact and your event may be featured on our website!
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One moment. One world.
Millions of futures to shape.
AI is transforming how we learn, work, and live—but many students are passive users, not active shapers. What if they moved from watching to leading, helping decide how AI changes the world?