The AI by 8 RPP curricular content will be heavily informed by best practices for engaging young students as they learn about foundational artificial intelligence (AI) concepts that are mapped to K-2 English Language Arts (ELA) standards. Prior research has identified these concepts for AI K-12 education, resulting in the following five big ideas: 

1. Perception 

2. Representation and Reasoning 

3. Learning 

4. Natural Interaction 

5. Societal Impact. 

AI by 8 will understanding foundational AI concepts through storytelling and unplugged activities.