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1 month ago | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
Many remote Pacific communities lack reliable internet access, which has hindered participation in the global digital economy. Today we’re sharing some updates on work Google has been doing to close the digital divide in Hawaii and the Pacific region. Translating languages and connecting communities in the PacificThis month is Hawaiian Language Month, or Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in Hawaii, a time when people celebrate Hawaiian language and its contributions to the world.
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2 months ago | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
After spending 20 years as a stay-at-home mom, military spouse Claire Thorn knew she wanted to prepare herself for a new career. She completed a Google Career Certificate in digital marketing and E-commerce. The course provided a strong foundation, but she still faced difficulties navigating the job search process. Then Claire became an early tester of a new, experimental tool from Google called Career Dreamer.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
AI is creating exciting new opportunities for people everywhere. Yet, as the World Economic Forum reports, only half of workers have access to adequate training opportunities. Last year, Giulianna, a working mother in Connecticut, saw that AI was a big deal but found it difficult to find time to learn about AI while juggling work, family, and other commitments. "AI is everywhere," Giulianna remembers thinking.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
We launched Grow with Google with a mission to make sure the opportunities provided by technology are truly available to everyone. We knew that millions of people were being left behind because they didn't have a four-year college degree.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
mitsloan.mit.edu | Beth Stackpole |Lisa Gevelber
By Leaders from Google, ING, and Capital One advise avoiding the “gold rush mentality” around artificial intelligence and following these six steps instead. facebook X linkedin email print Across industry sectors, there’s growing excitement — and apprehension — about how roles and responsibilities will be shaped by artificial intelligence.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat
We believe everyone has the potential to reach new heights with the help of AI. We also realize that it can be difficult to know where to start. After all, using AI is still new for many, with nine out of ten workers saying they lack AI skills. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Google Prompting Essentials course, designed to teach everyone how to get the most out of AI.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Lisa Gevelber
5 hours agoLots of CEOs swear by early wakeups, morning exercise, or a centering meditation or gratitude practice. So does Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. But his morning routine also includes another more unexpected element, and it’s one any leader looking to build their network, accelerate their learning, …
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Lisa Gevelber
1 day agoPakistan’s deputy prime minister has accused the IMF of stalling on a loan deal, prompting concerns over its fate. Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan reached yet another staff-level agreement (SLA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July for a $7bn, three-year loan programme, it was …
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
AI has the potential to completely transform the infrastructure systems and structures that support everyday life in the U.S. Startups across the country are using AI to create more efficient, effective and equitable public services for all — from maintaining roads to improving education. To offer hands-on support to entrepreneurs tackling complex issues in the public sector, we’re launching Google for Startups AI Academy: American Infrastructure.
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May 30, 2024 | 
blog.google | Lisa Gevelber |Sundar Pichai |Ruth Porat |Kent Walker
For more than a decade, Google has called Oklahoma home with a data center in Mayes County. Since then, we’ve trained more than 147,000 Oklahomans on digital skills in partnership with 100 organizations across the Sooner State, including public libraries, chambers of commerce, community colleges and more. AI is transforming the way we work: the average employee using generative AI is saving 1.75 hours each day.
