The Commonwealth, in partnership with global chipmaker Intel, on Friday unveiled an online learning platform aimed at helping public sector leaders come to grips with artificial intelligence (AI). ArtificialIntelligence Intel ArtificialIntelligence AI
, in partnership with global chipmaker Intel, on Friday unveiled an online learning platform aimed at helping public sector leaders come to grips with artificial intelligence ., including SA, mostly former territories of the British Empire.
Professor Luis Franceschi, assistant secretary-general of the Commonwealth, speaking ahead of the launch, said the new tool is expected to do a “great deal of good” across the Commonwealth. Commonwealth secretary-general Patricia Scotland explained the launch follows a mandate set by the heads of government of the 56-member organisation, to address the divides in digital access and skills across the Commonwealth.
“The course will lay the foundations for trust in these technologies, and confidence in our capability to use them effectively and responsibly. It will help to advance our work towards a forward-thinking and fast-acting Commonwealth family.Referencing statistics, Scotland revealed that AI global funding doubled to $66.8 billion in 2021, with 65 AI companies reaching valuation of over a billion dollars.