Google Announces $37 Million in Cumulative Funding to Advance AI in Africa

Google announces $37 million in cumulative funding to advance AI in Africa

Google said Africa’s AI talent is growing rapidly, but the infrastructure to support it must grow in tandem.

Google Pledges $37M, Opens AI Hub in Ghana – CAJ News Africa

by TINTSWALO BALOYIJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) — GOOGLE has announced $37 million in cumulative funding to advance artificial intelligence across Africa, including a new AI Community Center in Accra, Ghana. The investment is aimed at supporting AI research, education, language tools, and digital infrastructure. Key initiatives include a $25 million AI Collaborative for Food Security, $3 million for African language research through Masakhane, and s…

Google commits R670m to AI in Africa

Google has announced R670m ($37m) in cumulative funding to support artificial intelligence development across Africa, along with the launch of a new AI Community Centre in Accra, Ghana. Read more...

Google Announces $37m AI Funding Support Across Africa, Opens Accra AI Community Centre

James Manyika and Yossi Matias   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 Col…

Google Commits $37M to Advance AI Innovation in Africa

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