Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella on Wednesday said the tech giant will provide 20 lakh people in India with skilling opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella(AP file) Nadella said that the AI skilling programme will focus on training Indians in tier 2 and 3 cities as well as rural areas, Reuters reported.

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Nadella announced that Microsoft will provide 2 million people in India with AI skilling opportunities by 2025, to help close skills gaps and strengthen India s ability to thrive in the AI era. As India embarks on its Artificial Intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft will help the country become self-reliant by fostering a skilled AI workforce and empowering every sector and industry to transform with AI, the company s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, said on Wednesday.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, during his visit to India, announced a new initiative aimed at skilling over 2 million people in the country with AI capabilities. He claimed this initiative underscores Microsoft s commitment to empowering the workforce of the future in India which will even foster job creation in the country.

Nadella announced that Microsoft will provide 2 million people in India with AI skilling opportunities by 2025, to help close skills gaps and strengthen India s ability to thrive in the AI era. As India embarks on its Artificial Intelligence (AI) journey, Microsoft will help the country become self-reliant by fostering a skilled AI workforce and empowering every sector and industry to transform with AI, the company s Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, said on Wednesday.

Microsoft will provide 2 million people in India with AI skilling opportunities by 2025, CEO Satya Nadella said on Wednesday, adding that it is imperative for India and the United States to cooperate on AI norms and regulations. The skilling will focus on training individuals in tier2 and tier3 cities, as well as rural areas and unlock inclusive socioeconomic progress, the company said in a statement.

Microsoft will provide AIskill training to 2 million people in India by 2025, the internet giant said while unveiling its skilling initiative, ADVANTA(I)GE INDIA. The initiative is part of the company s Skills for Jobs programme, which is designed to empower India s workforce with future ready skills.

The business transformation plan we have is to grow to the USA markets. Preacquisition, we have about 10% of the revenue derived from the US; Infogen s acquisition will help us bump this to up to 16%. We also stand to benefit from the talent pool that we acquire as part of the deal, which is phenomenal, Raj Radhakrishnan, CEO of Ciklum told TechCircle.

Spearheaded by Microsoft, the lab plays a vital role in its broader commitment to green skilling programs. These programs aim to equip youth from low socio-economic backgrounds with essential skills, providing them with a competitive edge in the dynamic job market.