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Google Opens AI Campus In London - Slashdot

Nov 28, 2024 - news.slashdot.org
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched London's first Google-funded AI Campus in Camden, with the goal of providing young people with AI and machine learning skills. The center, located in an area represented by Starmer in parliament and future home to Google's offices, has begun a two-year pilot project for local students. The first group of 32 students aged 16-18 will have access to AI and machine learning resources, and will receive mentoring from Google's AI company, DeepMind.

Google's UK and Ireland managing director, Debbie Weinstein, announced funding of £865,000 ($1.10 million) for an AI literacy program across the UK. The funds will be used by charities Raspberry Pi Foundation and Parent Zone to train teachers, with the goal of reaching over 250,000 students by the end of 2026.

Key takeaways:

  • British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has inaugurated London's first Google-funded AI Campus in Camden, with the aim of equipping young people with AI and machine learning skills.
  • The center has started a two-year pilot project for local students, with the first cohort of 32 people aged 16-18 having access to resources in AI and machine learning, and receiving mentoring from Google's AI company DeepMind.
  • The students will work on real-world projects connecting AI to various fields such as health, social sciences, and the arts. The campus has been established in partnership with the local authority.
  • Google's UK and Ireland managing director Debbie Weinstein announced a funding of 865,000 pounds ($1.10 million) for an AI literacy program across the UK. The funds will be used by charities Raspberry Pi Foundation and Parent Zone to train teachers, aiming to reach over 250,000 students by the end of 2026.
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