Microsoft Launches Major AI Training Initiative in India

Satya Nadella announces plans to skill 2 million Indians in AI by 2025, focusing on inclusivity and economic growth.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella commits to training 2 million people in India with AI skills by 2025, aiming to make AI accessible and inclusive.
The initiative, named ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA, will focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities, rural areas, and aims to unlock inclusive socio-economic progress.
Training will be delivered in partnership with governments, nonprofit and corporate organizations, and communities, targeting students, job seekers, and women.
Microsoft's strategy includes creating AI tools specifically tailored for developers and establishing itself as India's most-trusted AI partner.
The company emphasizes the importance of cooperation between India and the United States on AI norms and regulations to ensure the technology's equitable diffusion.