BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 8. The opening ceremony of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy was held in Baku today, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport said in a statement, Trend reports.
The event was attended by Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rashad Nabiyev and Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev.
The ceremony informed about the academy's action plan, educational programs, and goals set for the development of the AI ecosystem in the country.
The participants got acquainted with the educational environment and created conditions and exchanged views with students on preparation for the educational process, their expectations, and future plans.
AI Academy is a training center that will operate with the support of AZCON Holding.
The academy was established in accordance with the "Artificial Intelligence Strategy of Azerbaijan for 2025-2028."
The academy prioritizes training specialists in the field of artificial intelligence and accelerating digital transformation in the country.
Besides, the academy aims to make Azerbaijan a leading center for artificial intelligence education and the implementation of innovative projects in the region in the future.
The educational programs are developed in accordance with international standards and are based on the experience of leading universities in the world.
The academic staff consists of specialists with extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence and modern technologies.
Incorporating into the global scientific ecosystem stands as a
paramount focus within the institution's strategic initiatives.
To achieve this objective, strategic alliances have been forged
with premier global higher education entities specializing in
artificial intelligence, including the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT), the University of California, Carnegie Mellon
University, Harvard University, and Stanford University.
Esteemed academicians and researchers from these renowned
institutions will be solicited to participate in the Academy as
distinguished guest lecturers.
The AI Academy prioritizes domains such as empirical inquiry and
the advancement of cutting-edge initiatives.
Emerging talent and domain experts engaged in this ecosystem will
have the capacity to ideate on entrepreneurial ventures, engage in
pragmatic initiatives, and leverage cross-border exposure.
An initial iteration of a generative artificial intelligence
language model was showcased at the event.
This prototype was developed through the implementation of
directional learning methodologies and iterative adjustments on an
extensive dataset comprising 10 billion tokens and 1.2 million
synthetic data points.
The initiative is recognized as a pivotal benchmark in the
evolution of the national innovation framework, concurrently
showcasing the viability of Azerbaijan's autonomous artificial
intelligence capabilities.
"The inception of the Artificial Intelligence Academy is pivotal in
cultivating a new cadre of experts within the nation, bolstering
the digital economy, and enhancing Azerbaijan's stature on the
international artificial intelligence landscape," articulated
Tunjay Baghirov, Director of the National Artificial Intelligence
Center.
All pedagogical initiatives proffered by the institution are
executed on a comprehensive scholarship framework.
Details regarding the forthcoming phases of enrollment into the
programs, along with other advancements, will be disseminated
through the official digital platform and social media channels of
the AI Academy.
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