Silicon Valley lawmaker wants to prepare students for AI workforce

Two Silicon Valley lawmakers want to reshape the AI narrative by connecting students with cutting-edge careers. Congressmembers Sam Liccardo and Jimmy Panetta have co-authored a bill that would award tax credits to companies partnering with colleges to train students in technologies such as artificial intelligence. Liccardo unveiled the Supporting Knowledge through Industry-Led Learning (SKILL) Act at West Valley College on Monday. Liccardo said working together, education and industry leaders can prepare students for the AI workforce sector and retrain adult workers in the field. “We do have a future in an AI-empowered economy. By investing in people, we enable our…