Nadella stated that India is "uniquely positioned to make the promise of AI a reality" and that Microsoft is committed to helping close the nation's AI skills gap. This initiative builds on Microsoft's previous pledge to train 100,000 developers in AI tools and technologies in India as part of the ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA scheme, aimed at creating AI fluency among India's workforce, government officials, and nonprofit organizations.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft plans to train 2 million people in India with AI skills by 2025, focusing on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities as well as rural areas.
- The training will be delivered in conjunction with governments, nonprofit and corporate organizations and communities, aiming to help the future workforce harness AI's potential.
- Microsoft's CEO, Satya Nadella, believes that India is uniquely positioned to make the promise of AI a reality and that this initiative will help close the nation's AI skills gap and create new opportunities.
- This announcement builds on Microsoft's previous pledge to train 100,000 developers in AI tools and technologies in India as part of a scheme called ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA.