In a bid to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) skills in Europe, Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has pledged a substantial sum. The initiative is aimed at addressing potential inequalities in the AI sector.
What Happened: Google has committed to investing 25 million euros ($26.98 million) in Europe to foster AI skills. The company will be working with social enterprises and non-profits to ensure that the training reaches those who stand to benefit the most, Reuters reported on Monday.
Google will also be launching a series of “growth academies” to support businesses that are using AI to scale up. Additionally, the company has expanded its free online AI training courses to be available in 18 languages.
"Research shows that the benefits of AI could exacerbate existing inequalities — especially in terms of economic security and employment," said Adrian Brown, executive director of the Centre for Public Impact, which is running ...