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?
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Introducing the Hour of AI
Building on over a decade of success with the Hour of Code, our new global initiative launching this fall 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.
Why this matters.
Students are creators, not just users
AI is all around them. 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 reach every student, in every community, across the globe. This initiative makes sure learners in any country can join.
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.
Jump in with AI activities
These AI activities build on the same skills as past Hour of Code lessons. They're simple, hands-on, and a familiar way to start exploring AI. Additional community-sourced activities will be added in November. Sign up to learn how your organization can provide an activity.
Minecraft: Generation AI
In this fun tutorial, venture through time to create helpful AI-powered inventions. Code with MakeCode blocks or Python and build better AI for all! Available as a free demo.
Music Lab: Jam Session
Remix tracks from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and Shakira while exploring coding basics like sequencing, functions, and generating beats with AI.
Dance Party: AI Edition
Learn about artificial intelligence (AI) concepts to create your own virtual dance party showcasing today's top artists. With dozens of songs to choose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hour of AI is available year-round! While it connects with Computer Science Education Week each December, there are special opportunities to participate throughout 2025–2026.
The Hour of AI is an evolution of the Hour of Code, created in response to the growing call to expand foundational AI literacy alongside computer science. The most beloved Hour of Code activities aren’t going anywhere while we focus our efforts on expanding high-quality, hands-on AI education.
The Hour of AI isn’t just another classroom activity. It’s a global call to action in response to a fast-changing world. Right now, students, parents, educators, and education leaders are all asking the same question: How will I shape our future with AI?
And yet, the education community lacks a shared path forward. Definitions are inconsistent, approaches are fragmented, and most teachers still haven’t received training on AI. That’s where the Hour of AI comes in.
It offers a clear, inclusive, and action-oriented vision. The Hour of AI is for:
Every learner — in classrooms, libraries, homes, and community centers
Every teacher — no tech background required
Every leader — to build a vision for education in the age of AI
Every partner — to showcase leadership and amplify impact globally
Uniting the world with a shared definition of AI literacy grounded in empowerment, not fear
Just like the Hour of Code sparked a global movement, the Hour of AI can shape how we prepare the next generation to lead — not just consume — this new era of technology.
The Hour of AI is organized by CSforALL, Code.org, and a coalition of partners who have come together to support this global initiative. Check out our partnership page for more details.
This global initiative aims to make AI education accessible to all. Through the Hour of AI, we hope to:
Engage 25 million students and adults, reaching 100 million people globally
Mobilize 100,000 educators
Engage 1,000 policymakers
Partner with 1,000 organizations across education, industry, and government
These goals support a future where every learner can help shape the technology shaping their lives.
Yes. To protect the integrity of the Hour of AI brand and keep it recognizable as a global movement, please follow these guidelines:
Logo & Name Usage
Always refer to it as “the Hour of AI” — not “an hour of AI.”
The Hour of AI is more than a single hour; it’s a global movement.
Only use “Hour of AI” when describing specific exercises or sessions.
You may reference the Hour of AI in connection with your own event or organization, but not as your own brand name.
Always be clear that the Hour of AI is a grassroots, global initiative — not a product or service owned by your organization.
Do not use “Hour of AI” in app names, product names, or services.
Examples
✅ Good: “Participate in the Hour of AI at YOUR-COMPANY.com.”
❌ Bad: “Try Hour of AI by YOUR-COMPANY.”
Attribution
Please include the following language on your website or event page (footer is fine), with links intact:
“The Hour of AI is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and the Hour of AI [HourofAI.org] to introduce millions of students to computer science and computer programming.”
Coming Fall 2025
Be part of a global moment that helps millions take their first step into AI—with curiosity, creativity, and purpose.