AI workshop launched by French Embassy as part of Youth City 2030
Titled 'The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence in Entrepreneurship' and running from August 17 to 20, the program is designed to equip young Bahrainis with strategic skills to harness AI for business growth and innovation.
Twenty young Bahraini tech enthusiasts are participating in this hands-on, hackathon-style workshop.
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Under the guidance of a French AI expert, participants will build a real AI-powered start-up project while exploring practical, future-focused applications of AI across business, healthcare, finance, and other strategic industries.
France, a leading force in AI, recently hosted the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, a global forum bringing together government officials, researchers, civil society, and entrepreneurs.
The summit secured significant investments in AI infrastructure and innovation, while establishing a roadmap for inclusive and trustworthy AI.
This workshop builds on that momentum, promoting international expertise-sharing and supporting the economic transformation AI can bring.
Trustworthy AI President Macron said: 'We believe in innovation, acceleration, and investment, but also in trustworthy AI that strengthens international unity.'
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