Google Launches Global AI Fund
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced a $120 million Global AI Opportunity Fund at the UN Future Summit aimed at boosting AI education and training around the world.
Pichai described AI as a transformative technology capable of changing lives, highlighting its potential to improve lives and support sustainable development.
The Google CEO identified four key areas where AI could make a difference: helping people access information in their own languages, accelerating scientific discovery, providing climate disaster alerts, and boosting economic growth.
Pichai also acknowledged the risks associated with AI, such as deepfakes, and stressed the importance of avoiding a global split in the field of AI.
To this end, Google plans to partner with local nonprofits and NGOs to develop AI training programs and resources in different regions and ensure that AI education reaches underserved communities.
He stressed the need for intelligent regulation of AI technologies to prevent harm and avoid restrictive measures that might limit the benefits of AI.
He warned that the lack of global cooperation could lead to some countries having access to advanced AI technologies while others fall behind.
Such a divide would limit the benefits of AI for developing countries and exacerbate existing inequalities.
By investing in AI education and training, Google aims to empower communities and ensure that everyone benefits from advances in AI.
This initiative reflects a commitment to harnessing technology to bring about positive change and promote inclusion in the digital age.
Pichai's vision points to a proactive approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, making it accessible to all.
The Google CEO cited studies suggesting that AI could increase global labor productivity by 1.4 percent and boost GDP by 7 percent over the next decade.