Google Introduces Free AI Course for People

By: Anushka Singh, Intern

Google has recently introduced "Learn with Google AI" a set of educational resources developed by Machine Learning (ML) experts at the company. This programme will help people learn the concepts, develop skills and apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to real-world problems. It comes with existing content as well as the new Machine Learning Crash Course (MLCC).

Zuri Kemp, the Programme Manager for Google's machine learning education, said in a statement that "We believe it's important that the development of AI reflects as diverse a range of human perspectives and needs as possible. So, Google AI is making it easier for everyone to learn ML by providing a huge range of free, in-depth educational content”. He further added, ” This is for everyone -- from deep ML experts looking for advanced developer tutorials and materials, to curious people who are ready to try to learn what ML is in the first place,". The course is designed by Google's engineering education team, as a quick and easy practical introduction to ML fundamentals for Googlers. So far, more than 18,000 Googlers have enrolled in MLCC, applying lessons for the courses like enhancing camera calibration for Daydream devices, building a virtual reality for Google Earth and improve streaming quality on YouTube etc.

According to reports, the course is a complete guide to learn about AI and Machine learning. However, the MLCC (Machine Learning Crash Course) course does not presume or require any prior knowledge in machine learning, to understand the concepts presented and complete the exercises, at least a mastery in intro-level algebra and proficiency in programming basics and some experience coding in Python is required.