US EditionScouts Will Now Be Able to Earn Badges in AI and Cybersecurity
Scouting America launched AI and cybersecurity merit badges to equip youth with digital skills and ethical foundations for future tech careers, serving over 1 million Scouts nationwide.
- On Oct. 14, 2025, Scouting America launched artificial intelligence and cybersecurity merit badges through the Scouts BSA program in Irving, Texas.
- Scouting America added the badges to stay relevant in a digital world and serves more than 1 million youth, reaching more than 130 million Americans.
- Through hands-on projects, Scouts will study AI ethics, deepfakes, and digital threats while the Cybersecurity Merit Badge covers viruses, phishing, encryption, system vulnerabilities, and cyberbullying with expert counselors.
- Scouts have had about a week to complete the new badges, with Charles Hendricks, 13, and Wydell Hendricks, 15, already earning them and considering cybersecurity careers in the Air Force.
- Building on prior AI work, including Scoutly, Scouting America says the badges help Scouts explore careers as cybersecurity analysts, AI engineers, software developers, or digital forensics experts.
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