ADVERTISEMENT
TechEconomy
Friday, June 6, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
      • Accessories
      • Phones
      • Laptop
      • Gadgets and Appliances
      • Apps
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
      • Broadband
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • Commerce
    • StartUPs
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • Appointment
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
  • Apply
  • TecheconomyTV
  • Techeconomy Events
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • TBS
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
      • Accessories
      • Phones
      • Laptop
      • Gadgets and Appliances
      • Apps
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
      • Broadband
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • Commerce
    • StartUPs
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • Appointment
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
  • Apply
  • TecheconomyTV
  • Techeconomy Events
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • TBS
No Result
View All Result
Tech | Business | Economy
No Result
View All Result
Podcast

Home ยป Google Invests $5.8 Million to Propel AI Skills Development Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Google Invests $5.8 Million to Propel AI Skills Development Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Joan Aimuengheuwa by Joan Aimuengheuwa
October 28, 2024
in DisruptiveTECH
0
Google Invests $5.8 Million to Propel AI Skills Development Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Google

Google

RelatedPosts

Google AI

Google Turning AI into Action: How Data is Saving Lives and Cities in Africa

June 6, 2025

xAI Forecasts $13 Billion in Annual Earnings by 2029

June 6, 2025

Google has invested $5.8 million to advance AI skills training across sub-Saharan Africa.ย 

The investment aims to support local communities, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive as AI continues to scale up.

The tech giant emphasises that the unique power of AI can address a wide range of pressing challenges, including healthcare delivery and climate change. To realise this vision, Google believes it is essential to provide individuals with the training necessary to engage responsibly with AI technologies.ย 

The initiative will support a variety of programmes designed to enhance the understanding and application of AI across different sectors.

Among the areas of focus for this funding are programmes aimed at training workers in diverse industries with AI skills, as well as educational initiatives targeted at young people. These programmes will enable awareness of AIโ€™s implications, encouraging responsible use and comprehension of its ethical dimensions.ย 

Again, Google plans to bolster non-profit organisations by providing them with foundational AI knowledge, thereby increasing their effectiveness in tackling societal challenges.

The commitment also includes enhancing public sector capabilities. In facilitating the development of AI-powered solutions, Google aims to help governments improve public services and inform policy-making processes with data-driven insights.

The company recognises the innovation already emerging from Africa and is focused on building the continentโ€™s growing AI ecosystem. Google operates research centres in Accra and Nairobi, where teams are focused on addressing local challenges through AI.ย 

Projects such as Open Buildings reiterate this effort, employing AI to create detailed maps of urban infrastructure, which can greatly aid in urban planning and disaster management.

Google’s recently established Product Development Centre in Nairobi is another initiative aimed at tailoring technology solutions to meet African needs. The centre focuses on enhancing products like voice recognition systems for African languages and creating platforms that can function effectively even in areas with limited internet connectivity.

Collaboration is a big part of Googleโ€™s strategy for facilitating AI development in Africa. The company has pledged to work alongside governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organisations to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem.ย 

In Nigeria, for instance, Google is partnering with the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to support the training of three million technical talents. This partnership includes initiatives that introduce AI concepts to school-age children and provide funding for local AI startups.

This latest investment builds on Googleโ€™s earlier commitment to accelerate Africa’s digital economy, a promise made in 2021 with an allocation of $1 billion. This prior investment has already facilitated projects like the Equiano fibre-optic cable, which enhances internet connectivity and capacity across western Africa, leading to commendable increases in internet penetration and accessibility.

Through its focus on AI skills development, Google aims to bolster Africaโ€™s innovative spirit and diverse talent pool, leveraging technology to ensure economic growth and social progress across the continent.

Loading

Advertisements
MTN ADS

0Shares
Tags: AI Skills DevelopmentgoogleGoogle AI skills AfricaGoogle Invests $5.8 MillionSub-Saharan Africa
Previous Post

Data Analysis and Reporting Gives Retailers Inside Lane in Race to Black Friday

Next Post

Solution Innovation District (SID) Goes Global, Inducted into IASP

Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan Aimuengheuwa

Joan thrives at helping individuals and businesses scale via storytelling...

Related Posts

Google AI
DisruptiveTECH

Google Turning AI into Action: How Data is Saving Lives and Cities in Africa

by Peter Oluka
June 6, 2025
0

In the bustling heart of Kigali, Rwanda, a young mother cradles her newborn, relieved to find a clinic nearby. Across...

Read more
xAI Forecasts $13 Billion in Annual Earnings by 2029

xAI Forecasts $13 Billion in Annual Earnings by 2029

June 6, 2025
OpenAI Appeals Order Forcing Indefinite Storage of User Data in NYT Lawsuit

OpenAI Appeals Order Forcing Indefinite Storage of User Data in NYT Lawsuit

June 6, 2025
Zuckerberg Overtakes Bezos as Meta Shares Surge on New AI Advertising Plans

Zuckerberg Overtakes Bezos as Meta Shares Surge on New AI Advertising Plans

June 3, 2025
Elon Muskโ€™s Neuralink Raises $650 Million as Brain Implant Trials Expand Globally

Elon Muskโ€™s Neuralink Raises $650 Million as Brain Implant Trials Expand Globally

June 3, 2025
Citrix

Uncover Hidden Risks: The Strategic Advantage of Independent Citrix Audits

June 3, 2025
Next Post
SID and IASP

Solution Innovation District (SID) Goes Global, Inducted into IASP

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Techeconomy Podcast

Techeconomy Podcast
Techeconomy Podcast

Infowave is brought to you by TechEconomy. Every week we will bring new stories from startups and influencers who are shaping and changing the world we live in. We’ll also bring you reports on topics you should know.

Follow us @techeconomyng for more.

TECH TALK EPISODE 2
byTecheconomy

PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK-Life Balance

TECH TALK EPISODE 2
TECH TALK EPISODE 2
May 22, 2025
Techeconomy
CYBERSECURITY ESSENTIALS
April 24, 2025
Techeconomy
Digital Marketing Trends and strategies for 2025 and beyond
February 27, 2025
Techeconomy
Major Lesson for Techies in 2024 and Projections for 2025
December 6, 2024
Techeconomy
Major Lessons for Techies in an AI-Driven World | Techeconomy Business Series Highlights
November 26, 2024
Techeconomy
Maximizing Profitability Through Seasonal Sales: Strategies For Success
November 8, 2024
Techeconomy
Techeconomy Business Series
October 15, 2024
Techeconomy
PRIVACY IN THE ERA OF AI: GETTING YOUR BUSINESS READY
May 30, 2024
Techeconomy
Unravel the Secrets of Marketing Everywhere All At Once with Isaac Akanni from Infobip | Infowave Podcast Episode 1
February 9, 2024
Techeconomy
The Role of Ed-tech in Life Long Learning and Continuous Education
October 19, 2023
Techeconomy
Search Results placeholder

WHAT IS TRENDING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_MCUwS2woc&list=PL6bbK-xx1KbIgX-IzYdqISXq1pUsuA4dz

Follow Us

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy

ยฉ 2025 Techeconomy - Designed by Opimedia.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Tech
    • DisruptiveTECH
    • ConsumerTech
      • Accessories
      • Phones
      • Laptop
      • Gadgets and Appliances
      • Apps
    • How To
    • TechTAINMENT
  • Business
    • Telecoms
      • Broadband
    • Mobility
    • Environment
    • Travel
    • Commerce
    • StartUPs
    • TE Insights
    • Security
  • Partners
  • Economy
    • Finance
    • Fintech
    • Digital Assets
    • Personal Finance
    • Insurance
  • Features
    • IndustryINFLUENCERS
    • Guest Writer
    • Appointment
    • EventDIARY
    • Editorial
  • Apply
  • TecheconomyTV
  • Techeconomy Events
  • BusinesSENSE For SMEs
  • TBS

ยฉ 2025 Techeconomy - Designed by Opimedia.

Translate ยป
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.