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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Google move to make digital space safer
New Delhi: Google on Tuesday announced a major initiative to make India's digital space safer by unveiling its new 'Safety Charter' during the 'Safer with Google India Summit'. Google's 'Digikavach' programme, a key part of the initiative, has already reached over 17.7 crore Indians with AI-powered tools and awareness campaigns against financial scams. Google's Search now identifies 20 times more scam websites, and scam attacks on customer service and government platforms have dropped by 80 per cent and 70 per cent, respectively. On the messaging side, Google Messages is blocking over 500 million scam texts every Pay, which is widely used in India, has sent out over 4.1 crore alerts to warn users about possible frauds. It also helped prevent fraud worth Rs 13,000 crore in 2024 alone. The company's app safety system, Google Play Protect, has blocked nearly 6 crore risky app installs across 1.3 crore devices since it was piloted in India in October which is used by billions globally, is automatically stopping more than 99.9 per cent of spam, phishing attempts and malware. Google is also working to strengthen cybersecurity on a larger scale. To further support the ecosystem, has pledged $20 million to expand the Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Fund, including $5 million to The Asia will help set up 10 new cyberclinics in the region and partner with Indian universities to train students and small businesses in digital safety. Another key partnership was announced with IIT-Madras to advance Post-Quantum Cryptography. Preeti Lobana, Vice President and Country Manager for Google India, said that building trust in India's digital infrastructure is crucial to the country's development added that Google's AI systems are already able to detect never-before-seen scams and attacks, giving users an added layer of protection.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Google funds STEM program for Denver Public Schools
DENVER (KDVR) — Google has awarded Denver Public Schools $150,000 in funding for STEM programs that will be used across the DPS system, the Denver Public Schools Foundation announced in a press release. 'No Kings' protest to go on in Parker despite town's requested cancellation DPS said that the funding will be used to help open new pathways for students and educators to engage with emerging technologies, with a special focus on quantum computing. 'Introducing students and educators to quantum computing early matters. Thanks to we are building a foundation for lifelong curiosity, innovation, and success in STEM careers,' said Sara Hazel, President & CEO of DPS Foundation, in the press release. 'We are grateful to for their commitment to supporting innovative learning opportunities for our students and educators. We know that the future in tech is limitless and want to ensure DPS students have the opportunities they need to be at the forefront of this industry.' Part of the funding will support Quantum Camp, also known as QCaMP, which is a program that will take place over the summer and allows students and educators to participate in the innovative industry. 'The quantum revolution is here. We need curious young minds to unlock its full potential,' said United States Senator John Hickenlooper. 'This funding will help position Colorado and our students at the front of the next scientific era of innovation.' Colorado officials are investing resources into QCaMP at DPS to help students be 'future ready' and want to help students open new career pathways through the programs and investments. 'As a former principal, I've seen firsthand the impact investments like these can make in a student's life,' said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. 'I want to thank the funding and the DPS Foundation for opening new doors and creating new pathways for our future innovators and dreamers here in Denver.' The program will have DPS educators complete a training course, which will help them understand the concepts themselves, while also teaching them fun lesson plans and ready-to-use classroom concepts. The teachers will also be able to apply the education to real-world situations and the societal impact of quantum computing. At the end of the training, 10 DPS educators and two instructional coaches will commit to bringing quantum learning to their classrooms. 'Colorado is leading the way in quantum technology, and as the largest school district in the state, it's crucial that Denver Public Schools educators have the resources they need to bring these groundbreaking concepts directly to students,' said DPS Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero. 'Our mission is to ensure that every DPS student has the skills and knowledge to thrive in the industries of tomorrow. A big thank you to for their support in making this vision a reality.' Driver with suspended license clocks over 100 mph on I-70: police QCaMP begins on July 21 and will last for a week. After the camp is completed, a professional development week will commence on July 28 for DPS educators and the instructional coaches. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Phare Bio Selected to Participate in the
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phare Bio, a biotech social venture using AI to combat the global antibiotic resistance crisis, has been selected to participate in the Accelerator: Generative AI – to advance its groundbreaking work in antibiotic research and development. Along with a share of $30 million in funding, Phare Bio will receive 6 months of pro bono technical expertise to support the continued buildout of Phare Bio's AI-powered, open-access drug discovery platform – a resource designed to galvanize global researchers and reinvigorate antibiotic innovation at a time of mounting public health urgency. Phare Bio's platform, built in partnership with the Collins Lab at MIT, harnesses the power of generative AI to design entirely new classes of antibiotics. The platform integrates advanced machine learning models with biological screening to rapidly identify and optimize drug candidates with high precision and reduced toxicity. This work aims to address antibiotic resistance, a silent pandemic expected to claim nearly 40 million lives worldwide by 2050. 'This support from helps ensure that the tools we're building don't just stay in the lab – they empower researchers, developers, and communities around the world to accelerate their own antibiotic discoveries,' said Dr. Akhila Kosaraju, CEO and President of Phare Bio. 'This investment in open-access infrastructure reflects a shared commitment to science as a global public good.' This support builds off the extraordinary momentum and support from ARPA-H and the Audacious Project, underscoring Phare Bio's growing impact and potential. These resources are helping expand the platform's generative AI capabilities, enabling researchers to virtually design customized antibiotic candidates with properties tailored to real-world clinical needs – a radical shift in drug discovery. Karla Palmer, Manager, AI & Scientific Progress, at added: 'We were inspired by Phare Bio's vision to not only reinvent antibiotic discovery through AI but to make those tools available to the broader scientific community. Their platform has the potential to catalyze a new era of global collaboration and accelerate progress against one of the world's most urgent health threats.' With a goal to develop 15 preclinical antibiotics by 2030, Phare Bio is setting a new gold standard for mission-aligned biotech innovation. About Phare Bio Phare Bio is a social venture using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop novel classes of antibiotics in partnership with Jim Collins' lab at MIT. Founded in 2020 to address the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance, Phare Bio is a recipient of the Audacious Project, a collaborative funding initiative between TED and leading nonprofits to support bold solutions to global challenges. The company combines cutting-edge machine learning with world-class science to accelerate the discovery of urgently needed antibiotics. To learn more, visit or email info@
Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Google Canada announces $5 million to support the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to boost AI skills for Canadian post-secondary students
EDMONTON, AB, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Google Canada announced a $5 million CAD grant to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), a leading artificial intelligence research institute, to equip Canadian post-secondary students with essential AI skills to prepare them for the future of work. This initiative aims to address the growing AI skills gap in Canada and bolster the country's AI-driven economy. With the funding, Amii will establish a national consortium composed of 25 post-secondary institutions across Canada. This consortium will develop easy-to-use AI curriculum materials, allowing faculty to seamlessly integrate AI concepts into existing courses and reach 125,000 students across the country. "Canada has an incredible opportunity to translate decades of AI research excellence into fundamental AI literacy skills for a generation of post-secondary students because of the generous support of said Cam Linke, CEO of Amii. "Amii is proud to lead the effort to build a national AI Workforce Readiness Consortium to empower Canadian students with the fundamental literacy skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven economy. From colleges and polytechnics to U15 Canadian research universities and Indigenous PSE institutes, we're ready to support educators with access to curriculum resources across faculties, programs and domains." Canada has been at the forefront of AI research, and is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the transformative potential of AI - with a strong research network, thriving startup ecosystem and established tech companies driving AI innovation. The opportunity is significant, as Public First's latest Economic Impact Report on Google Canada estimates that generative AI could boost Canada's economy by $230 billion and save the average worker over 175 hours a year. However, despite its research leadership, Canada lags in AI adoption, which is a key component in achieving these transformative results. The first step in reversing that trend is increasing AI skills, knowledge and confidence. Fortunately, Canadians are up to the challenge, as the same Economic Impact Report found that 63 per cent of Canadian workers are interested in acquiring AI skills, with interest rising to 72 per cent among young Canadians. "Entering the workforce with AI skills can help Canadian students navigate the rapidly changing job market," said Sabrina Geremia, VP & Country Managing Director, Google Canada. "Google is proud to support Amii's initiative that will not only benefit 125,000 students directly, but will also help the organizations that hire them put AI to work in improving their productivity, efficiency and growth. Supporting organizations like Amii is part of Google's commitment to shaping a future where AI benefits everyone across Canada. About Google Canada Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Through products and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Google Cloud, Chrome and YouTube, Google plays a meaningful role in the daily lives of billions of people and has become one of the most widely-known companies in the world. Google Canada has offices in Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal,Ottawa and remotely across the country with employees working on teams across Engineering, AI Research, Sales and Marketing. About Amii One of Canada's three centres of AI excellence as part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, Amii (the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) is an Alberta-based non-profit institute that supports world-leading research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Amii translates fundamental research and breakthroughs in AI into business impact, with a focus on transferring knowledge, technology and talent to industry at scale and rapidly improving AI literacy for all. For more information, visit
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google Canada announces $5 million to support the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute to boost AI skills for Canadian post-secondary students
will provide $5 million CAD for Amii to establish a national consortium to develop AI curriculum and empower 125,000 post-secondary students with AI skills EDMONTON, AB, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Google Canada announced a $5 million CAD grant to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii), a leading artificial intelligence research institute, to equip Canadian post-secondary students with essential AI skills to prepare them for the future of work. This initiative aims to address the growing AI skills gap in Canada and bolster the country's AI-driven economy. With the funding, Amii will establish a national consortium composed of 25 post-secondary institutions across Canada. This consortium will develop easy-to-use AI curriculum materials, allowing faculty to seamlessly integrate AI concepts into existing courses and reach 125,000 students across the country. "Canada has an incredible opportunity to translate decades of AI research excellence into fundamental AI literacy skills for a generation of post-secondary students because of the generous support of said Cam Linke, CEO of Amii. "Amii is proud to lead the effort to build a national AI Workforce Readiness Consortium to empower Canadian students with the fundamental literacy skills they need to succeed in an AI-driven economy. From colleges and polytechnics to U15 Canadian research universities and Indigenous PSE institutes, we're ready to support educators with access to curriculum resources across faculties, programs and domains." Canada has been at the forefront of AI research, and is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the transformative potential of AI - with a strong research network, thriving startup ecosystem and established tech companies driving AI innovation. The opportunity is significant, as Public First's latest Economic Impact Report on Google Canada estimates that generative AI could boost Canada's economy by $230 billion and save the average worker over 175 hours a year. However, despite its research leadership, Canada lags in AI adoption, which is a key component in achieving these transformative results. The first step in reversing that trend is increasing AI skills, knowledge and confidence. Fortunately, Canadians are up to the challenge, as the same Economic Impact Report found that 63 per cent of Canadian workers are interested in acquiring AI skills, with interest rising to 72 per cent among young Canadians. "Entering the workforce with AI skills can help Canadian students navigate the rapidly changing job market," said Sabrina Geremia, VP & Country Managing Director, Google Canada. "Google is proud to support Amii's initiative that will not only benefit 125,000 students directly, but will also help the organizations that hire them put AI to work in improving their productivity, efficiency and growth. Supporting organizations like Amii is part of Google's commitment to shaping a future where AI benefits everyone across Canada. About Google CanadaGoogle's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Through products and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Google Cloud, Chrome and YouTube, Google plays a meaningful role in the daily lives of billions of people and has become one of the most widely-known companies in the world. Google Canada has offices in Waterloo, Toronto, Montreal,Ottawa and remotely across the country with employees working on teams across Engineering, AI Research, Sales and Marketing. About AmiiOne of Canada's three centres of AI excellence as part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy, Amii (the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) is an Alberta-based non-profit institute that supports world-leading research in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Amii translates fundamental research and breakthroughs in AI into business impact, with a focus on transferring knowledge, technology and talent to industry at scale and rapidly improving AI literacy for all. For more information, visit SOURCE Google Canada View original content:
