Google announced on Monday the opening of applications for social enterprises and non-profit organisations to teach people in Europe how to use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of a pledge to allocate 25 million euros.
The company will also launch a series of “growth academies” to support companies using AI to scale their businesses, and has expanded its free online AI training courses to 18 languages. Adrian Brown, executive director of the Centre for Public Impact, which is running the nonprofit scheme alongside Google, stated:
“Research shows that the benefits of AI could exacerbate existing inequalities — especially in terms of economic security and employment. This new program will help people across Europe develop their knowledge, skills and confidence around AI, ensuring that no one is left behind.”
Google announced last month that it would invest $1 billion to build a data centre near London as part of its efforts to meet growing demand for internet services in the region. The data centre will be established in the town of Waltham Cross, about 15 miles (24.14 km) north of central London, the company claimed.
