Microsoft To Accelerate AI Innovation Through BINA AI Initiative
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Microsoft unveiled the BINA AI Malaysia, an initiative to support the country’s next phase of artificial intelligence (AI) transformation.
Microsoft Malaysia managing director Laurence Si said the initiative is a renewed commitment to Malaysia’s resilient, inclusive and sustainable AI economy, and represents more than just providing infrastructure and tech tools.
“It is our commitment to work side by side with the government, industry partners and community to scale AI adoptions, drive innovation and develop future-ready talents.
“A key initiative from BINA AI Malaysia is the Microsoft National AI Innovation Centre aimed at advancing Malaysia's national AI goals, driving innovations, enabling partnerships and solving local challenges with AI," he said at the Microsoft AI Tour here today.
Si said the technology company was also collaborating with Ernst & Young (EY) Malaysia, Malaysia’s National AI Office (NAIO) and Petronas Leadership Centre for this initiative.
Microsoft said in a statement that BINA AI Malaysia reflects the company's commitment to nation-building by not only providing infrastructure and trusted technological solutions, but also in partnering with stakeholders across industries to drive AI adoption and developing AI-ready talent.
Meanwhile, Si added that under the AI for Malaysia Future (AIForMYFuture) initiative launched in December last year, Microsoft has successfully skilled 400,000 people to date, spanning civil servants, the underserved communities and professionals across industries.
“We need people with the right skills to power this transformation, therefore from this initiative we targeted a goal of skilling 800,000 people by the end of 2025.
“Beyond infrastructure, we are committed to delivering digital and AI skills to every Malaysian through the AIForMYFuture initiative, supporting the nation’s vision of becoming a regional digital leader,” he said.
-- BERNAMA