Google.org grants $1M to Karya to expand AI learning for low-income Indians in 10 languages.

Google.org has awarded a $1 million grant to Karya, a non-profit that helps low-income communities gain access to AI-related digital work and learning opportunities. With the funding, Karya aims to expand its reach to over 100,000 people by offering digital task and skill-building resources in 10 Indic languages through smartphones. This initiative focuses on data annotation and feedback for local language AI models, aiming to alleviate poverty and aligns with Google's broader goal of building an AI-ready workforce in India.

November 12, 2024
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