Databricks wants to train 100,000 people in AI across the UK and Ireland

Databricks has announced plans to train 100,000 people across the UK and Ireland in AI and data skills .

The skills development scheme will target a range of areas, including generative AI , data engineering, machine learning , and analytics. The initiative will be delivered through the company’s global education program, Databricks Free Edition , and underpinned by $10 million in funding.

Databricks Free Edition offers participants access to self-paced training and AI tools, and is designed to help close what the company claims is a growing AI talent gap .

“The need for highly skilled AI talent, coupled with a robust AI strategy, has never been more crucial for business success,” the company said in a statement.

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