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Google.org invests $4 million in Central Square Foundation to enhance AI literacy among 5 million students, parents, and educators in India.
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The initiative aims to introduce AI-focused curricula in government schools and develop training modules for students, teachers, and parents.
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Google.org also launches a Fellowship to support Rocket Learning in developing a generative AI-powered tutor for early childhood development.
Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, has announced a significant investment to boost AI literacy in India. The $4 million grant to the Central Square Foundation will empower 5 million students, parents, and educators to engage with AI responsibly. This initiative is part of Google’s broader push to prepare India for an AI-powered future.
The AI Samarth initiative will introduce AI-focused curricula in government schools and develop training modules for students, teachers, and parents. This will enable educators to incorporate AI in classrooms and equip students with the knowledge to use AI meaningfully. The initiative is expected to have a significant impact on India’s education system, adapting it to the increasing influence of AI.
In addition to the grant, Google.org is providing pro bono support to Rocket Learning through its Fellowship program. This collaboration aims to develop a generative AI-powered tutor called Saheli to assist children aged 3 to 6 in developing foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The partnership will help make quality learning accessible to every child in India.