Students to get free access to Google's AI tools for a year as Pakistan, tech giant ink agreement
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Google on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the country’s digital transformation, with students in the country getting free access to the tech giant’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools for a year. The MoU was signed during a reception hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in honour of the Google team at the PM House, according to an…
Pakistan and Google have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost the country's digital transformation, with students receiving complimentary access to the tech giant's advanced AI tools for a year. The agreement was inked during an event hosted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to welcome the Google team at the Prime Minister's House.
The collaboration aims to enhance digital skills, technology exports, and Pakistan's position in the global tech industry. Google pledges to offer 150,000 Career Certificates in Pakistan by 2026, while the two sides also plan to establish an AI Centre of Excellence in Islamabad to train youth and align them with global market demands.
Additionally, digital platforms will be harnessed to promote Pakistan's mobile applications and gaming industry, improve public services, and aid SMEs in accessing international markets. The MoU also focuses on using AI for public service delivery, agricultural monitoring, and digital payments. A task force comprising government entities, Google, and other stakeholders will develop a roadmap for Pakistan's IT exports and competitiveness.
The agreement signifies a significant stride towards Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's goal of elevating Pakistan's IT exports and digital economy to $30 billion by 2030.
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