A new book, "Coding Kids: Big Tech's Battle to Remake Public Schools," by Natasha Singer, reveals Silicon Valley's pursuit of influence in computer science and AI education. The book details the efforts of Code.org and its leader, Hadi Partovi, who warned of economic consequences for those not learning to code. Singer notes similarities between the current AI push and past tech initiatives in schools, despite increased public distrust of Big Tech. Parents are concerned about excessive tech use and social media's impact on children. However, tech companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google are actively seeking to integrate their AI tools into schools. Despite past promises of educational revolutions from various technologies, Singer expresses concern over a lack of learned lessons and collective amnesia regarding these cycles. She questions why schools aren't critically examining the AI push based on prior experiences. The book cites contributions from a specific Slashdot reader, theodp. Ironically, one Amazon Vine reviewer misunderstood the book's critical stance, recommending it as a positive introduction to coding for children.