MANILA (AFP) – Tech giant Microsoft said on Tuesday it will train 100,000 Philippine women on artificial intelligence (AI) technology and cybersecurity.
The programme was announced during a two-day trade mission headed by United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
The women will use an online platform to learn how to use Microsoft’s AI tools, including ones powered by OpenAI’s large language models, in order to gain workplace skills and to be able to recognise cybersecurity threats.
“We are very excited about the potential for the Philippines to drive economic advancement using AI technology,” Microsoft official Mary Snapp told a news conference.
Microsoft will partner with government agencies and local schools to provide the training to government employees, said Snapp.
“There’s going to be a strong focus and education campaign so that people are able to identify what’s been changed,” Snapp said.
