{"id":389370,"date":"2026-04-20T21:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/389370\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T21:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:46:12","slug":"microsoft-announces-boost-in-nz-ai-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/389370\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft announces boost in NZ AI training"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPhoto: 123rf\n<\/p>\n

Microsoft is boosting its commitment to improving New Zealanders’ skills in artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n

The company says it is pledging to provide digital and AI training for 200,000 New Zealanders by 2028.<\/p>\n

It follows an earlier commitment in 2024 to train 100,000 New Zealanders.<\/p>\n

Microsoft Australia and New Zealand president Jane Livesey said studies showed generative AI could contribute between $76 billion and $108b to the local economy by 2038.<\/p>\n

“New Zealand is building strong momentum in AI adoption. However now is not the time to take our foot off the accelerator,” she said.<\/p>\n

The company said it would provide programme support in AI literacy to educators, teachers and school leaders, and help support community and non-profit leaders with the building of AI capability.<\/p>\n

The announcement came as chief executive Satya Nadella was due to speak at a conference in Auckland on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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