Right now, it's one student and a growing group of people who believe in this.
Youth AI Literacy Pathways is founder-led and still small. We think that's worth being upfront about.
Sarah Higashio Gocsei
Rising junior, American School in Japan
Sarah is a multilingual high school student with a strong interest in AI literacy, behavioral economics, and information bias. Growing up in a global, multicultural environment, she became interested in these fields after observing how differences in the information people encounter can shape their perspectives and decisions.
She has published a research paper on AI-driven information inequality, worked as a research intern, presented her findings at the Japan Behaviormetric Society, and been selected as a TEDx Youth speaker. Those experiences made clear that many young people don't have equal access to the knowledge and critical-thinking skills needed to use AI responsibly — which is why she started Youth AI Literacy Pathways (YALPath): to help students from diverse backgrounds understand AI, think critically about misinformation and bias, and engage with emerging technologies responsibly.
"I didn't want this to just be a research paper that sat in a folder. I wanted other students to have the language and the confidence to ask harder questions about the AI tools they already use."
— Sarah Higashio Gocsei, FounderWe're building this team from the ground up
We don't have a full staff or board yet — and we're not going to pretend we do. If you're a student, educator, or professional who cares about equitable AI education, we'd love to talk about you joining as a volunteer, advisor, or collaborator.
Student Volunteers
Help facilitate discussions, co-develop curriculum, or bring this program to your own school.
Educator Advisors
Lend classroom experience to help us design sessions that actually work for teachers and students.
AI & Ethics Advisors
Help keep our curriculum grounded in accurate, up-to-date research on AI bias and fairness.
Community Partners
Organizations and schools willing to pilot a workshop or discussion circle with us.
Want to be part of this from the start?
Early team members shape the direction of the whole organization.