Tech giants IBM, Google, and others want to train millions on AI
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Google, IBM, and others are throwing big bucks into getting America up to speed on AI. These companies are pumping millions into AI education initiatives, targeting everyone from federal workers to students. Last week, Google announced $15 million in grants to boost AI training for public sector workers. This funding, split between two nonprofits, the Partnership for Public Service and InnovateUS, is part of Google.org’s larger $75 million AI Opportunity Fund. The Partnership for Public Service snagged $10 million from Google to open the Center for Federal AI in spring 2025. This center will run a federal AI leadership program that deals with AI literacy, prepping government workers to figure out where AI fits in and how to use it effectively. On top of that, the center plans an internship program so students can get hands-on AI experience in government, learning how to implement it responsibly. InnovateUS, a nonprofit offering free AI training, took the other $5 million. This funding will help them expand from 50,000 public sector workers trained in 15 states to 100,000 in over 30 states. Google has more plans too, promising another $25 million to nonprofits dedicated to teaching U.S. educators and students about AI tools and generative tech. IBM’s global AI push IBM announced in September it will join forces with universities to provide courses focused on generative AI and AI career readiness. IBM’s goal? Train 2 million people worldwide on AI by the end of 2026. IBM’s commitment includes expanding its SkillsBuild program, which offers free courses across various tech topics. Unlike Google, which focuses on American workers, IBM’s reach is global. Adobe joined the game, too. Last week, it launched a program targeting 30 million people by 2030, teaching AI, digital marketing, and content creation skills. Through the Adobe Digital Academy, it’s working…
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