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Having moved through the eras of steam and hydropower, electricity and assembly lines, and then computerization, the world has now entered a new era, dubbed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the adoption of cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and the Internet of Systems implemented as intelligent machines. The implications of this new era for the education of current and future generations are now a focus of discussion. As artificial intelligence (AI), branching from computer science (CS), becomes ubiquitous and seamless behind the scenes of our daily lives, many countries are dedicating significant resources to fueling research on this continually developing technology. The renewed interest in AI has sparked discussion of the importance of teaching AI knowledge, concepts, and computational skills to young people, including whether we should begin considering how to introduce AI at K-12 level through CS education. This article aims to reshape the concepts of AI with reference to the historical development of the computing industry and CS education, and uncover a new direction for AI education in K-12 around the globe. The Beginning of Computer ScienceThe history of computer science (CS) as a discipline can be traced back to the early 19th century, when Charles Babbage, who is considered a pioneer in the field of computing, designed a computational device: a calculator that was able to compute digits with up to eight decimal points. Working closely with him was Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, who is acknowledged as a pioneer in computer programming [21]. Although Babbage's invention was able to make mechanical calculations, Lovelace pushed its potential even further by designing an algorithm that could be executed by such a machine. This marks the beginning of what we know as "the computer," and the development of computing technology has shown no signs of waning since.