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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Google pledges $1B over 3 years to bring AI training and tools to these universities, nonprofits
Google has pledged $1 billion over the next three years to support artificial intelligence (AI) training and provide digital tools to universities and nonprofit organisations across the United States, the company announced on Wednesday. The initiative aims to prepare students for a workforce increasingly influenced by AI, offering both financial support and access to technology. So far, over 100 universities have joined the programme, including major public institutions like Texas A&M and the University of North funding will go towards cloud computing credits, access to Google's AI tools, and resources for AI-related research and teaching. College students will also be offered a paid version of Google's Gemini chatbot at no $1 billion figure includes both direct funding and the value of free tools and services. However, Google did not break down how much would go directly to schools versus covering the cost of its own services like cloud computing and AI subscriptions. James Manyika, Google's Senior Vice President, told Reuters that the company intends to extend the programme to every accredited nonprofit college in the US, and is also exploring similar efforts in other countries. 'We're hoping to learn together with these institutions about how best to use these tools,' said Manyika. 'The insights could help shape future product decisions.'This move places Google among several major tech firms investing heavily in AI education. In July, Microsoft pledged $4 billion to promote AI in education worldwide, while other companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Amazon have launched similar efforts in schools and offering these tools to students now, companies like Google also hope to familiarise future professionals with their platforms, potentially giving them a long-term advantage in the enterprise announcement comes at a time when the role of AI in classrooms is under close scrutiny. While AI tools offer new opportunities for learning and productivity, there are growing concerns about their misuse, including enabling cheating or diminishing students' critical thinking these concerns, Manyika said Google had not faced pushback from university administrators so far. 'Many more questions' about AI's impact remain, he noted, but institutions are eager to understand and adapt to the evolving universities may use the funding and tools to support student learning, AI-focused coursework, and research in fields ranging from computer science to ethics and public policy. The company also hopes the initiative will help develop best practices for responsible use of AI in efforts are part of a broader trend in which tech companies are becoming more directly involved in shaping educational content and access. As AI continues to transform industries, the push to equip students with AI skills and awareness has become a key focus for both governments and the private sector. - EndsMust Watch
India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Google announces 1 billion dollar for AI training plan at US universities
Alphabet's Google has pledged a one-billion dollar investment over three years to boost artificial intelligence (AI) education in the United commitment, announced on Wednesday, will support higher education institutions and non-profit organisations with tools, training, and resources tailored to prepare students for the growing impact of AI in the far, more than 100 US universities have joined the initiative. These include some of the country's largest public university systems, such as Texas A&M and the University of North The programme is designed to give students access to advanced AI tools, training programmes, and cloud computing resources. This will enable them to better understand and apply AI technologies both in their academic research and in future TOOLS AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTSParticipating institutions will receive a range of benefits, including cash grants and access to premium AI Google will provide free access to a paid version of its Gemini chatbot to students. This version includes more advanced capabilities for learning and computing credits will also be offered to support classroom training and research into AI-related topics. Google stated that it aims to expand this programme to every accredited nonprofit college in the Manyika, Google's Senior Vice President, said in an interview that the company is in talks with other countries to introduce similar initiatives abroad.A STRATEGIC MOVE BY TECH GIANTSTech companies are increasingly using education partnerships to promote their AI products and secure future market evangelising their products to students, tech firms further stand to win business deals once those users enter the is not alone in this race. Rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, Amazon, and Microsoft have already launched major investments in AI education. Just last month, Microsoft pledged 4 billion dollars to promote AI learning across the Google has not disclosed exactly how much of the billion-dollar commitment will be direct cash funding to institutions, the amount includes internal costs such as subscriptions and cloud SECTOR SHOWS INTEREST, BUT QUESTIONS REMAINDespite widespread debate on the role of AI in education - including concerns about cheating and reduced critical thinking - Google says it has not faced resistance from school administrators.'Many more questions still remain about how AI can be integrated ethically and effectively," Manyika said. 'We're hoping to learn together with these institutions about how best to use these tools,' he added. He also noted that the lessons from this initiative could influence future product announcement is being seen as a strategic step not only to support education but also to shape the next generation's Artificial Intelligence capabilities using Google's ecosystem.(With inputs from Reuters)- Ends
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google commits $1 billion for AI training at US universities
Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced a three-year, $1 billion commitment to provide artificial intelligence training and tools to US higher education institutions and nonprofits. More than 100 universities have signed on to the initiative so far, including some of the nation's largest public university systems such as Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina. Participating schools may receive cash funding and resources, such as cloud computing credits towards AI training for students as well as research on AI-related topics. The billion-dollar figure also includes the value of paid AI tools, such as an advanced version of the Gemini chatbot, which Google will give to college students for free. Google hopes to expand the program to every accredited nonprofit college in the US and is discussing similar plans in other countries, senior vice president James Manyika said in an interview. He declined to specify how much Google is earmarking in direct funds to external institutions relative to footing its own cloud and subscription bills. The announcement comes as rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and Amazon have made similar pushes around AI in education as the technology pervades society. Microsoft in July pledged $4 billion to bolster AI in education globally. By evangelising their products to students, tech firms further stand to win business deals once those users enter the workforce. A growing body of research has mapped concerns around AI's role in education, from enabling cheating to eroding critical thinking, prompting some schools to consider bans. Manyika said Google had not faced resistance from administrators since it began to plot its education initiative earlier this year, but "many more questions" about AI-related concerns remain. "We're hoping to learn together with these institutions about how best to use these tools," he said, adding that the insights could help shape future product decisions.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google commits $1 billion for AI training at US universities
Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced a three-year, $1 billion commitment to provide artificial intelligence training and tools to US higher education institutions and nonprofits. More than 100 universities have signed on to the initiative so far, including some of the nation's largest public university systems such as Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina. Participating schools may receive cash funding and resources, such as cloud computing credits towards AI training for students as well as research on AI-related topics. The billion-dollar figure also includes the value of paid AI tools, such as an advanced version of the Gemini chatbot, which Google will give to college students for free. Google hopes to expand the program to every accredited nonprofit college in the US and is discussing similar plans in other countries, senior vice president James Manyika said in an interview. He declined to specify how much Google is earmarking in direct funds to external institutions relative to footing its own cloud and subscription bills. The announcement comes as rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and Amazon have made similar pushes around AI in education as the technology pervades society. Microsoft in July pledged $4 billion to bolster AI in education globally. By evangelising their products to students, tech firms further stand to win business deals once those users enter the workforce. A growing body of research has mapped concerns around AI's role in education, from enabling cheating to eroding critical thinking, prompting some schools to consider bans. Manyika said Google had not faced resistance from administrators since it began to plot its education initiative earlier this year, but "many more questions" about AI-related concerns remain. "We're hoping to learn together with these institutions about how best to use these tools," he said, adding that the insights could help shape future product decisions.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Google commits $1 billion for AI training at U.S. universities
Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced a three-year, $1 billion commitment to provide artificial intelligence training and tools to U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofits. More than 100 U.S. universities have signed on to the initiative so far, including some of the nation's largest public university systems such as Texas A&M and the University of North Carolina. Participating schools may receive cash funding and resources, such as cloud computing credits towards AI training for students as well as research on AI-related topics. The billion-dollar figure also includes the value of paid AI tools, such as an advanced version of the Gemini chatbot, which Google will give to college students for free. Google hopes to expand the program to every accredited nonprofit college in the U.S. and is discussing similar plans in other countries, Senior Vice President James Manyika said in an interview. He declined to specify how much Google is earmarking in direct funds to external institutions relative to footing its own cloud and subscription bills. The announcement comes as rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic and Amazon have made similar pushes around AI in education as the technology pervades society. Microsoft in July pledged $4 billion to bolster AI in education globally. By evangelizing their products to students, tech firms further stand to win business deals once those users enter the workforce. A growing body of research has mapped concerns around AI's role in education, from enabling cheating to eroding critical thinking, prompting some schools to consider bans. Manyika said Google had not faced resistance from administrators since it began to plot its education initiative earlier this year, but "many more questions" about AI-related concerns remain. "We're hoping to learn together with these institutions about how best to use these tools," he said, adding that the insights could help shape future product decisions.
