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CodeAI
Prepared by Danielle DeLongchamp (EVA)
This original competitive analysis was created for prospective investors to inform investment decisions. Prepared by an expert Educational Venture Analyst (EVA), the presentation analyzes and critically reviews CodeAI's value in the learning technologies marketplace. Please note that as of June 2nd, 2026, Code.org has rebranded as CodeAI.
This original competitive analysis was created for prospective investors to inform investment decisions. Prepared by an expert Educational Venture Analyst (EVA), the presentation analyzes and critically reviews CodeAI's value in the learning technologies marketplace. Please note that as of June 2nd, 2026, Code.org has rebranded as CodeAI.
About CodeAI
About CodeAI
A Free K–12 Curriculum for Digital Fluency.
A Free K–12 Curriculum for Digital Fluency.
CodeAI is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education.
CodeAI is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science (CS) as part of their core K-12 education.
Students can access a large amount of content by watching engaging videos on AI+CS, following self-paced tutorials, and completing programming activities such as Hour of AI. There is a variety of free computer science and AI courses for all ages and experience levels, as well as educational tools for educators.
Students can access a large amount of content by watching engaging videos on AI+CS, following self-paced tutorials, and completing programming activities such as Hour of AI. There is a variety of free computer science and AI courses for all ages and experience levels, as well as educational tools for educators.
Founders, CEO & Team
Founders, CEO & Team
Founders
Founders
In 2013, CodeAI (formerly Code.org) was founded by twin brothers Hadi and Ali Partovi. Their original not-for-profit venture began with a video on their innovative idea that everyone should be able to learn computer science (CS) skills.
In 2013, CodeAI (formerly Code.org) was founded by twin brothers Hadi and Ali Partovi. Their original not-for-profit venture began with a video on their innovative idea that everyone should be able to learn computer science (CS) skills.
CodeAI began as a volunteer team and has now become a global nonprofit organization. The coding courses, curriculum, and resources are now available in over 30 languages and are used by millions of students each year. CodeAI continues to work towards bringing accessible AI+CS learning to all schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
CodeAI began as a volunteer team and has now become a global nonprofit organization. The coding courses, curriculum, and resources are now available in over 30 languages and are used by millions of students each year. CodeAI continues to work towards bringing accessible AI+CS learning to all schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
CodeAI Founders, Hadi and Ali Partovi.
CEO & Team
CEO & Team
Karim Meghji, President & CEO
After Code.org spent more than a decade focused on computer science and coding, it appointed Karim Meghji as chief product officer (CPO) in 2022. His role was to lead Code.org's shift into AI education in K-12 classrooms. In February 2026, Karim Meghji took over as President and CEO of the nonprofit organization, completing the transformation from Code.org to CodeAI in June 2026.
After Code.org spent more than a decade focused on computer science and coding, it appointed Karim Meghji as chief product officer (CPO) in 2022. His role was to lead Code.org's shift into AI education in K-12 classrooms. In February 2026, Karim Meghji took over as President and CEO of the nonprofit organization, completing the transformation from Code.org to CodeAI in June 2026.
Meghji's previous experience included leadership roles at RealNetworks and Booking.com, as well as serving as CTO at Remitly. "A seasoned executive with experience in scaling high-growth companies" (CodeAI, 2026). Click the link to view a complete list of CodeAI's leaders, advisors, and partners, from past to present.
Meghji's previous experience included leadership roles at RealNetworks and Booking.com, as well as serving as CTO at Remitly. "A seasoned executive with experience in scaling high-growth companies" (CodeAI, 2026). Click the link to view a complete list of CodeAI's leaders, advisors, and partners, from past to present.
CodeAI's Value
CodeAI's Value
“We Have A Responsibility To Prepare The Next Generation For The Biggest Change In Society Since The Invention Of Public Education”
- Founder Hadi Partovi
(Schlosser, 2026).
“We Have A Responsibility To Prepare The Next Generation For The Biggest Change In Society Since The Invention Of Public Education”
- Founder Hadi Partovi
(Schlosser, 2026).
After 13 years of promoting computer science education, Code.org rebranded to CodeAI to address the transformative role of artificial intelligence in society.
After 13 years of promoting computer science education, Code.org rebranded to CodeAI to address the transformative role of artificial intelligence in society.
Key Shifts
Key Shifts
- The focus is moving from teaching traditional coding to building AI fluency.
- Ensuring students learn to use AI intentionally, think critically about its output, and solve problems with it, rather than just using it passively.
- Recognizing that AI will impact every career, the organization is expanding its curricula and tools to prepare all students for a world shaped by this technology.
Video summary generated by Google Gemini.
Video summary generated by Google Gemini.
Beginning in 2022, with Meghji's appointment as CPO, artificial intelligence (AI) replaced computer science and coding as the new target. The following infographic provides a brief timeline of the shift from Code.org in 2013 to the launch of CodeAI in 2026.
Beginning in 2022, with Meghji's appointment as CPO, artificial intelligence (AI) replaced computer science and coding as the new target. The following infographic provides a brief timeline of the shift from Code.org in 2013 to the launch of CodeAI in 2026.
Timeline was created using ChatGPT's summary of CodeAI's history, and Lovable for timeline generation.
Timeline was created using ChatGPT's summary of CodeAI's history, and Lovable for timeline generation.
Why artificial intelligence?
Why artificial intelligence?
"Code.org becomes CodeAI to close the gap, expanding its mission from computer science into the full digital fluency students need to navigate a world reshaped by AI" (CodeAI, 2026).
"Code.org becomes CodeAI to close the gap, expanding its mission from computer science into the full digital fluency students need to navigate a world reshaped by AI" (CodeAI, 2026).
New research completed by College Board Research, and included in CodeAI's June 2026 press release announcing the launch of CodeAI, included the following data points:
New research completed by College Board Research, and included in CodeAI's June 2026 press release announcing the launch of CodeAI, included the following data points:
AI adoption is already widespread among students.
Student use of generative AI for schoolwork increased from 79% to 84% in just a few months, showing AI is no longer an emerging technology—it is a mainstream learning tool.
AI adoption is already widespread among students.
Student use of generative AI for schoolwork increased from 79% to 84% in just a few months, showing AI is no longer an emerging technology—it is a mainstream learning tool.
Schools need guidance, not avoidance.
The research emphasized that educators are still trying to determine how to use AI responsibly in classrooms, creating a major opportunity for organizations that provide clear, practical AI education.
Schools need guidance, not avoidance.
The research emphasized that educators are still trying to determine how to use AI responsibly in classrooms, creating a major opportunity for organizations that provide clear, practical AI education.
Administrators overwhelmingly support AI literacy.
More than 85% of school administrators believed learning to use AI should be part of a student's high school education, signalling strong institutional demand for AI-focused curriculum and resources.
Administrators overwhelmingly support AI literacy.
More than 85% of school administrators believed learning to use AI should be part of a student's high school education, signalling strong institutional demand for AI-focused curriculum and resources.
AI education extends beyond technical skills.
The research highlights concerns around academic integrity, misinformation, privacy, overreliance, and essential learning skills. Effective AI education must teach responsible, ethical, and critical use—not just how AI works. The research suggested that the opportunity is no longer teaching whether to use AI, but teaching how to use AI effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
AI education extends beyond technical skills.
The research highlights concerns around academic integrity, misinformation, privacy, overreliance, and essential learning skills. Effective AI education must teach responsible, ethical, and critical use—not just how AI works. The research suggested that the opportunity is no longer teaching whether to use AI, but teaching how to use AI effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
ChatGPT was used to summarize the data included in the "U.S. High School Students’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence" article, cited in CodeAI's June 2nd, 2026, press release: https://code.org/en-US/codeorg-is-now-codeai
ChatGPT was used to summarize the data included in the "U.S. High School Students’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence" article, cited in CodeAI's June 2nd, 2026, press release: https://code.org/en-US/codeorg-is-now-codeai
“This is the generation that will set the terms for how AI is used. Some are being taught to understand it, direct it, question it, and create with it. Most are not. That’s the gap CodeAI exists to close.” - Karim Meghji, President and CEO (Schossler, 2026)
“This is the generation that will set the terms for how AI is used. Some are being taught to understand it, direct it, question it, and create with it. Most are not. That’s the gap CodeAI exists to close.” - Karim Meghji, President and CEO (Schossler, 2026)
To showcase the impact of incorporating AI, this CodeAI coding activity uses AI to generate a character, and students are then given suggestions and ideas to alter how their character dances during the Mix & Move activity.
To showcase the impact of incorporating AI, this CodeAI coding activity uses AI to generate a character, and students are then given suggestions and ideas to alter how their character dances during the Mix & Move activity.
Rationale
Rationale
In 2013, the Code.org nonprofit recognized the immense need for computer science and coding education programs in schools, and now, over 10 years later, they have once again identified another major gap in current learning trends. The modern world is more AI-powered than ever before, and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) continues to increase at an astounding rate. According to the statistic, "84% of students use AI, and only 16% are taught to understand it" (CodeAI, 2026).
In 2013, the Code.org nonprofit recognized the immense need for computer science and coding education programs in schools, and now, over 10 years later, they have once again identified another major gap in current learning trends. The modern world is more AI-powered than ever before, and the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) continues to increase at an astounding rate. According to the statistic, "84% of students use AI, and only 16% are taught to understand it" (CodeAI, 2026).
It is clear that K-12 students globally would benefit from an AI digital fluency program. Therefore, with their recent transformation from their decade-long experience in providing computer science education to digital fluency in using artificial intelligence, CodeAI provides great value as a learning technology.
It is clear that K-12 students globally would benefit from an AI digital fluency program. Therefore, with their recent transformation from their decade-long experience in providing computer science education to digital fluency in using artificial intelligence, CodeAI provides great value as a learning technology.
AI Use Statement
AI Use Statement
This analyst report was developed with the exploration and assistance of several artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT, Lovable, and Gemini, to support editing, writing refinement, organization, and summarization. AI tools were also used to improve clarity and enhance the presentation of information throughout the website.
All sources, facts, analyses, interpretations, and conclusions were independently verified, critically evaluated, and revised by the EVA. Final decisions regarding the content, recommendations, organization, and overall quality of this report remain the sole responsibility of the EVA. AI was used as a collaborative support tool to enhance efficiency and presentation, rather than to replace critical thinking or professional judgment.
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