A brand new Google, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Authorities, and Information Science Nigeria, launched the Synthetic Intelligence (AI) for Inexperienced persons Studying Video Collection, an initiative geared toward empowering girls in Northern Nigeria by means of AI training.
The initiative, which was launched in Kaduna, presents Synthetic Intelligence ideas in Hausa, making advanced know-how extra accessible and culturally related for the area.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, graced the event because the visitor of nonour, delivering a keynote deal with that underscored the federal government’s dedication to digital transformation and financial progress.
“AI is not only the longer term, it’s the current. By equipping our folks, particularly our girls, with AI expertise, we’re not solely paving the best way for a extra affluent and progressive Northern Nigeria, but in addition laying the inspiration for Kaduna to turn into a thriving tech hub,” the governor mentioned.
The Director of Google West Africa, Olumide Balogun, whereas talking through the launch, mentioned: “We imagine that know-how generally is a highly effective pressure for change and are dedicated to creating studying assets out there in native languages to empower extra folks. This collection marks a brand new milestone in our ongoing efforts to boost AI data throughout Northern Nigeria, fostering a broader understanding and software of AI applied sciences that drive innovation and create new job alternatives.”
CEO/Founding father of Information Science Nigeria, Dr. Bayo Adekanbi, mentioned: “By making AI training accessible in Hausa, we’re creating alternatives for innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impression. These girls are the longer term leaders and innovators of Northern Nigeria, and AI is the instrument that may amplify their potential.”