Mountain View, Calif. — August 18, 2025 — Beechinor, AIReporter.news — The Mark Cuban Foundation and ThoughtSpot will host a no-cost Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp for high school students in the Palo Alto area this fall. The program, open to students in grades 9–12, will take place over three consecutive Saturdays – November 1, 8, and 15, 2025 – from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals, transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost.
The AI Bootcamp gives underserved students hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, including generative AI, and explores real-world applications in fields such as healthcare, arts, business, computer science, sports science, and career readiness. Students will also complete a capstone project under the guidance of industry mentors.
Cindi Howson, Chief Data Strategy Officer at ThoughtSpot, said ThoughtSpot is a proud partner of Mark Cuban AI bootcamps in its fifth year. She said the partnership supports teenagers in their journey with data and AI, and helps shape their interest and knowledge in the latest technology, its promises, and its potential pitfalls.
Since 2019, the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp has served thousands of students nationwide. The 2025 program introduces a dedicated Teacher Fellow in every location, supporting local educators through a year-long paid fellowship.
Mark Cuban, founder of the Mark Cuban Foundation, said the goal is to ensure that every interested student, regardless of background or resources, can explore AI and its limitless possibilities.
Applications are encouraged from girls, students of color, first-generation college-goers, and students from low-income backgrounds. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.
To apply or learn more, visit markcubanai.org.
Contact: Bishop.wash@markcubanai.org
Source: ThoughtSpot
