19 actionable solutions. The Institute will directly inform Microsoft Elevate’s skilling programmes and initiatives, partnerships and policy frameworks. “Through workshops, convenings and applied research, the AI Economy Institute is poised to become a leading voice in the global conversation on AI and economic transformation, ensuring that the benefits of AI are broadly shared and that the infrastructure for inclusive growth is built alongside the technology itself,” said Smith. Microsoft will team up with governments on a national, state and local basis. It will also work with nonprofit organisations, such as computer science education nonprofit Code.org, with which it will launch an ‘Hour of AI’ project designed to help students and educators take their first step into understanding and creating with AI. Additionally, Microsoft will partner with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on the National Academy for AI Instruction, an education initiative providing access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million AFT members. Smith describes Microsoft Elevate as the “next chapter for corporate philanthropy”. The initiative is the successor to and expands upon the long-standing work of Microsoft Philanthropies and the Tech for Social Impact team. “As we look ahead, we must ask ourselves: Are we building machines to replace people, or to help people thrive? Are we trying to create AI that will outsmart humanity – or elevate it?” asked Smith. “At Microsoft, we’re putting a clear stake in the ground: we believe in advancing AI by putting people first.” “ Machines can optimise, but only humans can care”
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