The New York Jobs CEO Council and Urban Assembly hosted an AI summit for 150 education and industry leaders, aiming to drive knowledge sharing between those hiring for the future and educators teaching it. Through hands-on sessions including aiEDU's "Vibe Coding" and Google's "Meet LEA," attendees explored tools like Google AI mode and NotebookLM as ways to spark curiosity and build AI literacy.
A major theme emerged: AI's true impact lies in the problem-solving it enables. Industry leaders stressed that as technology streamlines workflows, "human skills" such as adaptability, collaboration, and critical judgment become essential. Attendees also agreed on remaining uncompromising on privacy and equitable access.
The takeaway: preparing a generation for the future requires technological innovation to happen with schools, not around them. The event featured a fireside chat with NYC Public Schools' Chief of Student Pathways Jane Martínez Dowling and Google's Steven Butschi, moderated by Urban Assembly CEO David Adams, along with opening remarks from Google's Tequila Lamar at the AI Summit 2026.