Microsoft’s new initiative to empower workforce with AI skills

Microsoft is launching a transformative AI Skills Initiative aimed at upskilling 1 million people across Australia and New Zealand by 2026. The initiative supports Microsoft’s commitment to training 300,000 Australians with digital skills within two years This ambitious program seeks to bridge the AI skills gap, empowering local workforces in an increasingly digital economy. With AI technology reshaping industries and roles, the initiative focuses on equipping individuals from AI developers to those incorporating AI into their everyday tasks with the skills needed to thrive in this evolving landscape.