81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81): African Development Bank Group and partners launch free Artificial Intelligence (AI) training for African public officials

The African Development Bank Group ( www.AfDB.org ), together with UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development, Google and Apolitical, has launched, a free training programme to help public officials across Africa understand and use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work. The programme was launched on the sidelines of the 81 st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Under Apolitical’s Government AI Campus ( https://apo-opa.co/3TuJWev ) initiative, participants will gain access to courses including AI Fundamentals for Public Servants: Opportunities, Risks and Strategies, AI Leadership in Government: Building Trust, Skills and an Innovative Culture and Smarter Procurement with AI. Trainings have been developed by Stanford University Online and SDA Bocconi School of Management. Google and Apolitical are providing the learning platform and content The AI Hub for Sustainable Development ( https://apo-opa.co/46OPJi2 ) is a G7-endorsed initiative co-led by UNDP and Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, and which aligns with the Italy’s Mattei Plan for Africa. The African Development Bank Group is a founding member of the AI Hub's Executive Steering Group.