Google Invests $75 Million to Boost AI Skills Nationwide

The tech giant's new initiative aims to train over a million Americans, focusing on underserved communities.

Google announces a $75 million investment through its AI Opportunity Fund to make AI training accessible to over one million Americans.
The AI Essentials course, developed by Google, will be available for free to selected organizations and aims to teach practical AI usage without requiring prior experience.
Partnerships with educational institutions and nonprofits like Goodwill and Miami Dade College will help disseminate the training widely.
The course is designed to be product-agnostic, focusing on skills that can be applied across various AI technologies.
Google emphasizes the importance of AI training in bridging the skills gap and enhancing economic growth.