As American schools continue to turn to artificial intelligence, a new study by eLearning Industry highlights which states are showing the strongest interest in AI education. The study analyzed data on the website searches with 28 AI education-related keywords across all 50 states. Virginia leads the nation in online interest in AI education with 60.87 searches per 100,000 residents. Maryland is second at 58.96, and New Jersey is at 54.67. As the rise in AI continues to be a topic of interest in the education world, experts say the trend could play a significant role in shaping both the future of higher education and the readiness of the U.S. workforce.