Scouting America has added artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to its roster of merit badges, offering Scouts hands‑on learning about AI fundamentals, automation, and digital safety. The new badges emphasize real‑world practice rather than theory, and the organization has also launched an AI chatbot, Scoutly, to help youth access badge requirements. With more than a million members, including nearly 200,000 girls, the move reflects the group’s effort to keep its century‑old program relevant to modern technology. Leer más →

Scouting America has expanded its merit badge program to include two new technology‑focused awards: an artificial intelligence badge and a cybersecurity badge. The new badges are designed to give scouts hands‑on experience with AI fundamentals, automation, and online safety skills. Both badges emphasize real‑world practice rather than theory. The organization also launched an AI‑powered chatbot called Scoutly, which can provide badge requirements and other assistance. With more than 130 badges already available, the additions reflect Scouting America’s effort to keep its programs relevant to modern life. Leer más →