JAKARTA - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer inaugurated Google's first AI campus in Camden, London, on November 27. The campus aims to equip young people with skills in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI).
The campus has initiated a two-year pilot program for local students, with 32 participants aged 16-18 forming the first cohort. They will gain access to AI resources and machine learning guidance from Google's AI company, DeepMind.
According to Google, students will work on real-world projects connecting AI with health, social sciences, and the arts. The campus was established in collaboration with local authorities in Camden, Starmer's parliamentary constituency.
Starmer described the campus launch as a historic moment that can help students from diverse backgrounds, including those facing life challenges, envision their futures in the AI sector. “Here is where the future will be shaped and the next generation inspired, as the potential of AI is extraordinary,” Starmer stated.
Debbie Weinstein, Google’s Director for the UK and Ireland, announced funding of £865,000 (approximately IDR 20 billion) for an AI literacy program across the UK. This funding will support the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Parent Zone in training teachers, aiming to reach over 250,000 students by the end of 2026.
“We believe that the great opportunities of AI should be accessible to everyone. This initiative, empowering young people to learn essential digital skills, will be key for the UK in harnessing the £400 billion economic potential of AI,” Weinstein added.