In an announcement made on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed the company's ambitious plan to provide AI skilling opportunities to 2 million individuals in India by 2025. Nadella emphasized the importance of collaboration between India and the United States in establishing norms and regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI).
Microsoft's initiative will focus on training individuals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural areas, with the aim of fostering inclusive socio-economic progress, as stated in a company statement.
Speaking at a conference in Mumbai, Nadella highlighted the significance of achieving consensus on global efforts to formulate rules and regulations surrounding AI. He expressed hope that the widespread adoption of AI technology worldwide would contribute to an equitable distribution of economic growth.
