The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the second-largest teachers' union in the United States, announced the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, a five-year initiative aimed at training 400,000 educators in the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. This program, set to open in New York City this fall, is backed by a $23 million funding commitment from Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Microsoft is contributing approximately $12.5 million, OpenAI $10 million, and Anthropic $500,000 to support the effort. The initiative focuses on integrating AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and Khanmigo into K-12 education to help teachers effectively incorporate AI technologies into their teaching methods. In addition to this targeted program, Microsoft has pledged a broader $4 billion investment in cash and technology services over the next five years to advance AI education globally, including training millions of people to use AI and cloud technologies. This comprehensive commitment reflects a growing collaboration between major AI companies and educational institutions to prepare the workforce and students for an AI-driven future.