Google makes $1 billion investment to support AI education, job training

The huge demand for AI talent has raised compensation for these workers, with a 2024 PwC report finding that jobs with AI specialist skills now carry a wage premium of up to 25% in some parts of the world.

First generation of ‘AI natives’

Pichai said today’s students are the first true generation of “AI natives.”

“They’ll use these models in ways none of us can predict, whether it’s learning things in new ways or creating new types of jobs we haven’t imagined yet,” he said.

“It’s still early days and there will be important questions ahead. That’s why we’re working with institutions across higher education to ensure student success.”

In addition to offering AI training and resources, Google said it is also making its Google AI Pro plan available for free for 12 months to students in the US, Japan, Indonesia, Korea, and Brazil.