Google.org Boosts African AI for Social Impact with $20M Accelerator
Google.org has launched its inaugural Google.org Accelerator: Generator AI Cohort, selecting Kenya's Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the sole African beneficiaries. This global initiative aims to harness the power of generative AI for social impact, with a total funding of over $20 million.
The six-month program focuses on supporting nonprofits developing high-impact generative AI applications in areas such as climate, economic opportunities, health, education, and crisis response. Among the 21 selected organizations worldwide, Jacaranda Health and EIDU stand out as the only African representatives.
EIDU applies generative AI to provide personalized tutoring services in low- and middle-income countries. Meanwhile, Jacaranda Health uses NLP trained in African languages to expand digital health services for underserved mothers. Both organizations will receive substantial funding and support from Google.org to scale their innovative use of AI.
The selection process comes amidst growing recognition of generative AI's potential among nonprofits. A recent survey by Google.org found that four out of five nonprofits acknowledge this potential, but almost half face barriers to its adoption. The Google.org Accelerator aims to address these challenges and accelerate AI-driven social impact.
Google.org's commitment to the Generator AI Cohort demonstrates its dedication to fostering AI innovation for social good. With Jacaranda Health and EIDU leading the way in Africa, the continent stands to gain significantly from the responsible application of generative AI in health and education.
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