Tired of ads? Enjoy an ad-free experience by signing up.
👩‍🍳 How we use AI at Tech in Asia, thoughtfully and responsibly.
🧔‍♂️ A friendly human may check it before it goes live. More news here

Google expands AI education amid global regulation efforts

Google is expanding its Grow with Google initiative to include AI-focused programs.

The company is partnering with community colleges to integrate AI training into its “Skilled Trades and Readiness” program, which targets data center construction jobs.

Over 1 million individuals have earned certificates through this initiative.

As AI regulations begin to take shape globally, Google is engaging with policymakers to discuss its impact.

These developments occur as Google faces heightened regulatory scrutiny in the EU and US, with concerns over its dominance in advertising and search.

Despite challenges, Google remains optimistic about AI’s role in enhancing job functions rather than displacing large numbers of workers.

Recent Google developments

Timeline
22-Jan-2025 💰 Google invests $1b more in Anthropic, total reaches $2b
  • Google invests an additional $1B in Anthropic
  • Total investment now surpasses $2B
22-Jan-2025 💻 Google Cloud adds SandboxAQ’s quantitative AI models
  • SandboxAQ LQMs now on Google Cloud platform
  • Collaboration enhances quantum computing and AI focus
22-Jan-2025 💊 Google DeepMind spinoff to test AI-designed drug this year
  • Isomorphic Labs to trial AI drugs by 2025
  • Aims to cut drug discovery from years to weeks
17-Jan-2025 📰 Google, AP news agency partner for real-time AI updates
  • Google partners with AP for real-time updates
  • AP’s feed boosts accuracy in Gemini app

Stay ahead in Asia’s tech landscape

You've reached your 2 free content limit for the month. Sign up for free to read the full story.

🏄 For casual readers / 👶 Free

Basic

US$0

Free forever

Get instant access to this article and more every month

0 premium content

Unlimited news briefs

5

5 articles

Ad-free reading experience

Just US$0 per day

⌛Sign up in 20s. No payment details needed.

📖 For learners / 👍 Starter

Lite

US$4.92/month

Billed annually at US$59/year

Get instant access to this article and more every month

4

4 premium content

Unlimited news briefs & articles

Ad-free reading experience

Just US$0.17 per day

Cancel anytime

Our subscriber community includes professionals from these companies:

Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.

Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.