Ted Hisokawa
25 November 2024 at 16:44
NVIDIA's Lewis Stewart emphasizes the importance of developing the AI ​​workforce, highlighting education and inclusion as key to global competitiveness.
As AI continues to revolutionize industries globally, a focus on workforce development has emerged as a critical strategy for maximizing its benefits. According to a recent discussion by Lewis Stewart, Head of Global Developer Ecosystem Strategic Initiatives at NVIDIA, effective workforce development is key to ensuring AI-led changes are inclusive and beneficial to everyone.
AI education is crucial at all levels
Stewart emphasizes the need for AI education at all levels, from early education to higher education. It highlights the importance of equipping students with knowledge of artificial intelligence to enhance their employability in the rapidly evolving labor market. Stewart cites Gwinnett County in Georgia as an exemplary model, where the community has implemented a comprehensive AI curriculum from K-16, encouraging students to move from mere users to creators of the technology.
Nobody comes out
Beyond formal education, Stewart calls for AI learning opportunities to be widely available within communities. Drawing on his experience as Sacramento's chief innovation officer, he emphasizes the importance of inclusive technological advancement. He stresses that societies must understand and adapt to AI innovations, such as autonomous vehicles, which require new skills and common understanding.
Various methods for implementing artificial intelligence
Stewart discusses the diverse approaches to implementing AI workforce development across the United States, and highlights the role of public-private partnerships. NVIDIA partners with state governments and educational institutions to customize AI programs to fit local needs, with the goal of empowering the workforce and promoting job creation. For example, NVIDIA is working with California to train 100,000 individuals in AI skills over the next three years, including all community colleges and universities in the state.
Likewise, the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) is one of the leading statewide initiatives addressing the impact of AI on the industry workforce, partnering with educational institutions to facilitate AI learning and training.
Embrace technology, embrace the future
Stewart urges individuals and businesses to actively engage with AI technologies, citing tools like ChatGPT as starting points for small businesses to transform operations. By partnering with local schools, companies can enable students to develop AI solutions, thus enhancing business capabilities and providing students with practical experience at the same time.
Stewart concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to adapt to AI-driven changes to shape a collective future. He describes workforce development as pivotal in navigating the rapid innovations and research surrounding AI.
For more insights from Lewis Stewart on AI workforce development, listen to the latest AI podcast on Nvidia website.
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