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Tag: AI skills

Guides and industry insights into essential AI skills, developer competencies, workforce retraining, and career growth in tech.

Canada Ranks 5th in Commonwealth Youth AI Readiness, But Education Gaps Remain: Study

Canada ranks fifth in the Commonwealth for youth AI readiness, but gaps in education and practical AI training remain, according to the Ayre Index 2026.

Canada has ranked fifth among 56 Commonwealth countries in youth AI readiness, scoring 70.2 out of 100 in the inaugural Ayre Index. However, the study identifies significant gaps in education and training, raising questions about whether young Canadians are adequately prepared to use AI in education and the workplace.

India Launches AI, Cloud Skilling Programme for 1.5 Lakh Youth

The new nationwide initiative will provide AI and cloud skills training to 1.5 lakh learners across India, with a focus on youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

A new nationwide initiative backed by NSDC, Cultus Education and AWS will provide foundational AI and cloud training to 1.5 lakh learners, with 10,000 receiving intensive job-ready training.

ICAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Boost AI Skills for Chartered Accountants

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat attended the AI Innovation Summit 2026, where ICAI announced its partnership with Sarvam AI.

The collaboration will focus on AI training, capacity building, professional development, joint research, seminars, workshops and AI-focused learning resources.

Maharashtra Partners with Google to Train over 400,000 Teachers in AI Skills

Teacher and students surrounded by AI-powered learning tools in a digital education environment.

The programme will use a ‘master-trainer’ model to reach schools across Maharashtra and focus on enhancing AI literacy and digital skills among educators.

UNICRI, OpenAI Fund AI Literacy Drive to Train Teachers Across EMEA

UNICRI's Centre for AI and Robotics is one of 12 recipients of OpenAI's €500,000 EMEA Youth & Wellbeing Grant. Image: OpenAI / UNICRI

The programme will support institutions across the EMEA region,which are developing practical tools, research, and initiatives aimed at ensuring AI is safe, responsible, and beneficial for young people

India Leads in AI Upskilling, Ranks Second in AI Authors and Inventors: Stanford AI Index 2026 Report

India Leads in AI Upskilling, Has 2nd Most AI Authors and Inventors.

According to the latest Stanford AI Index 2026 report, India leads globally when it comes to AI upskilling by professionals mid-career through professional certificates, online courses, and on-the-job experience.