AI Is the New Literacy: Safety, Equity, and the Future Workforce with Attorney Dondi West

In this powerful episode of Champion Every Voice, Jaclyn Wright sits down with Attorney Dondi West, cybersecurity attorney, AI thought leader, and former Navy information warfare officer, for a timely conversation about what schools must do now to prepare students for an AI-driven future.

Together, they explore the digital divide, responsible AI adoption, cybersecurity risks, and why AI literacy can no longer be treated as optional. Dondi shares why schools must move with urgency—but with strong ethical guardrails—to ensure students are protected, empowered, and ready for the workforce they are entering.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why AI and digital literacy are the new reading, writing, and arithmetic
• How AI can either close or widen the digital divide
• What schools should ask vendors before adopting AI tools
• Why “moving slowly” may create new risks for students
• How cybersecurity threats are changing in the age of AI
• Why strong governance is essential for safe innovation
• How AI can support educators, families, and neurodiverse learners

This conversation is a must-listen for school leaders, technology directors, educators, policymakers, and anyone thinking seriously about how to prepare students for the future—without compromising safety, equity, or trust.

Listen to the complete episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/champion-every-voice/

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