The program was announced during a two-day trade mission led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
Women will use an online platform to learn how to use Microsoft AI tools, including those powered by OpenAI’s large language models, to gain professional skills and be able to recognize computer threats. cybersecurity.
“We are very excited about the Philippines’ potential to drive economic progress using enhanced AI technology in a positive way,” Mary Snapp, vice president of global strategic initiatives at Microsoft, said at a conference in press in Manila.
Microsoft will partner with local government agencies and schools to provide the training to government employees, Snapp said.
Philippine Commerce Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba said in a statement that the training could “help strengthen cybersecurity and confidence in technology adoption.”
The joint initiative could help address the misinformation problem in the Philippines, Snapp said.
“There will be a very strong information and awareness campaign so that people who view the content will be much better able to identify what has been modified and what has not been modified,” he said. she declared.
The tech giant is also reportedly rolling out an AI-powered reading progression tool for around 27 million Filipino students, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Education.
