A new program, ?????????? ?????????????? ???????? ??.??., supported by Cornell Tech, M.I.T., and U.C.L.A., aims to empower lower-income, Latina, and Black female computing majors for careers in artificial intelligence by providing learning opportunities, industry connections, and research projects.
Details:
- ? The program offers young women intensive classes in A.I., practical projects like creating health prediction models, and mentorship for technical job interviews.
- ?? Break Through Tech focuses on reducing obstacles for underrepresented college students, offering free A.I. programs to students from public and minority-serving institutions.
- ?? Participants engage in machine learning basics, work on A.I. challenges from employers like Google, and develop models for real-world applications like plant specimen identification.
- ?? The program has successfully placed a high percentage of students in paid tech internships, providing crucial career opportunities and industry recognition.
- ?? Students are encouraged to explore A.I. bias, ethical considerations, and potential risks, fostering a deeper understanding of the societal impact of A.I. technologies.
I'd love to bring initiatives like that to Brazil!
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Looking forward to working alongside you, Frank!