Here's How the AI Action Plan Will Accelerate—and Throttle—AI Innovation

Here's how the AI action plan will accelerate—and throttle—AI innovation

The plan's revival of the memorandum on enforcing state AI regulation will kick innovation into high gear. Its industrial policy will downshift it.

Google pledges $37M to boost AI in Africa

Google unveiled a $37 million initiative on Thursday to boost artificial intelligence development across Africa. The US tech giant pledged support for local AI research, focusing on projects like crop monitoring and adapting technology to Africa’s diverse languages. James Manyika, Google’s senior vice president, called Africa home to some of the most inspiring AI work today during the launch of an AI community centre in Accra. The centre will ac…

Google Announces $37M In Cumulative Funding And New AI Community Center In Accra To Advance AI In Africa - Brand Spur

Accra, Ghana, July 24, 2025 — Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI research, support African languages, improve food systems, expand digital skills, and build research capacity. The AI Colla…

Google unveils $37 million investment plan to boost AI Innovation across Africa

Tech giant Google has unveiled a sweeping $37 million investment plan aimed at accelerating the development and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa.   The post Google unveils $37 million investment plan to boost AI Innovation across Africa  appeared first on Nairametrics.

Google unveils new AI Center in Accra, $37m funding for Africa

Tech giant Google has opened an AI Community Centre in Accra — a first-of-its-kind space for AI learning, experimentation, and collaboration in Africa. The Centre will host training sessions, community events, and workshops focused on responsible AI development. Speaking at the launch, James Manyika, Senior Vice President for Research, Labs, and Technology & Society at Google, said: “Africa is home to some of the most important and inspiring wor…

Google announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra to Advance AI in Africa

Tech giant expands investment in talent, infrastructure, and food security The post Google announces $37M in Cumulative Funding and New AI Community Center in Accra to Advance AI in Africa appeared first on Tech Labari.