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Industry news: Google.org selects public-service AI projects, offering cases for responsible project-based learning

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Google.org announced 15 recipients of its AI for Government Innovation challenge on September 15, combining funding with expert support for public-service projects. The selection is a starting point, not proof that the proposed systems have delivered their intended benefits. OpenAI's agent infrastructure, Anthropic's delegation guidance, and Gemini's inquiry training give educators practical comparison points for teaching how to define a public problem, involve users, and evaluate a proposed solution.