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Coursera launches GenAI Academy with Stanford Online , Fractal Analytics , DeepLearning . AI
Kais Zribi , General Manager , Middle East and Africa , Coursera
Coursera , an online learning platform , announced the launch of Generative AI , GenAI Academy in the UAE , designed to equip executives and their employees with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workplace .
GenAI Academy offers a unique blend of foundational literacy and executive education programs from top research universities and companies at the forefront of AI , including Microsoft , Stanford Online , Vanderbilt University , DeepLearning . AI , Fractal Analytics , Google Cloud , and AWS .
Kais Zribi , Coursera ’ s General Manager for the Middle East and Africa , said , “ Designed
to place businesses and employees at the forefront of innovation , the accessible , expert-led courses will reshape the UAE ’ s workforce and support the nation ’ s preparedness for an AI-driven future .”
In 2023 , Coursera witnessed a surge in interest in Generative AI content globally , with 570,500 learners enrolling on the platform to benefit from the 35 + courses or projects on GenAI developed in collaboration with university and industry partners .
This means that roughly every minute in 2023 , someone enrolled in GenAI content on Coursera . Employees will learn how to use AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation in their day-to-day jobs , with Guided Projects providing hands-on practice .
Selection of courses offered include :
• Generative AI for Everyone from DeepLearning . AI
• Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure from Microsoft
• Introduction to Generative AI from Google Cloud
• Trustworthy Generative AI from Vanderbilt University
• Machine Learning Specialisation from Stanford Online and Deeplearning . AI
• Responsible AI in the Generative AI Era from Fractal Analytics
• Navigating Generative AI : A CEO Playbook from Coursera
• AI Awakening from Stanford Online
• Generative AI for Leaders from Vanderbilt University
• New Ways of Working in the AI World from London School of Business
• Generative AI , Ethical Considerations and Implications Generative AI : Impact , Considerations , and Ethical Issues from IBM
• Building a Generative AI-Ready Organisation from AWS
• Generative AI Essentials : Overview and Impact from University of Michigan
G42 company , Prefight partners with Kazakhstan ’ s Ministry of Digital to build AI supercomputer
In a landmark initiative , Kazakhstan ’ s Ministry of Digital Development , in collaboration with Prefight , a G42 company , and Samruk-Kazyna , the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Kazakhstan , have announced the development of a state-of-the-art AI supercomputer and data centre cluster to enable the country ’ s digital transformation initiatives .
This agreement marks the first project under the newly established Samruk-Kazyna- Presight joint venture , aiming to lay the foundation for the country ’ s national AI digital infrastructure .
The project will be executed in two phases : the initial phase will enhance computing power within the existing facilities of the Ministry of Digitalisation and the development of a Kazakh LLM , and the subsequent phase will involve constructing a new data centre and supercomputer cluster running on green energy .
This endeavour aligns with the visions set forth during the joint nation ’ s leadership meeting at the COP28 conference in Dubai , embodying the commitment between Kazakhstan and the UAE to introduce a world-class supercomputer cluster to Central Asia .
Samruk-Kazyna is recognised as a strategic partner in this project , highlighting the concerted efforts towards achieving technological advancement and economic growth through AI and digital transformation .
Presight , an ADX-listed public company limited by shares whose majority shareholder is Abu Dhabi company G42 , is the region ’ s big data analytics company powered by Artificial Intelligence .
It combines big data , analytics , and AI expertise to serve every sector , of every scale , to create business and positive societal impact . Presight excels at allsource data interpretation to support insight-driven decision-making that shapes policy and creates safer , healthier , happier , and more sustainable societies .
Samruk Kazyna JSC is a Kazakhstani sovereign wealth fund with assets under management exceeding $ 70 billion . It owns the country ’ s largest national companies , including presence in national rail and postal service , oil and gas company Kazmunaigaz , national uranium operator Kazatomprom , Air Astana , and others .
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