AI is the future, and India has great potential to become the world’s emerging AI hub. With the world’s largest population and millions of people with tech skills, India is well on its way to creating a great future, and Microsoft’s latest programs will take it to the next level, as employers in India — and around the world — report a severe need for workers with AI skills. The sky's the limit in India, and Microsoft is playing a big role.
American tech companies often talk about creating economic opportunities and promoting employable skills for the future; however, they seem to focus on everywhere in the world except at home. Amid the tech boom over the last few decades, millions of Americans, especially those in rural areas, have been left behind, yet there are no corporate outreach or education programs for them. 14% of the US population lives in rural areas, and they deserve to have greater economic opportunities.