- Google launches $120M AI education fund
- Sundar Pichai outlines AI’s global impact
- CEO advocates for smart regulation to prevent an “AI divide”
Pichai’s AI Vision
At the UN Summit of the Future, Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled a $120 million Global AI Opportunity Fund.
This initiative aims to bring AI education and training to communities worldwide through partnerships local nonprofits and NGOs. Pichai emphasized AI’s transformative potential in various fields, from language access to scientific discovery.
Bridging the AI Divide
Pichai highlighted four key areas where AI could drive sustainable development: multilingual information access, scientific breakthroughs, climate disaster response, and economic growth.
However, he acknowledged potential risks, such as deepfakes, without delving into AI’s environmental impact.
Smart Regulation Needed
The Google CEO called for “smart product regulation” to mitigate AI-related harms. He cautioned against national protectionism, warning it could widen an “AI divide” and limit the technology’s benefits.
Pichai’s statements underscore the need for a balanced approach to AI development and regulation on a global scale.
