Converge taps UP for AI talents

Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has teamed up with the University of the Philippines (UP) to equip computer and engineering students with digital skills for the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Converge yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with UP for the development of AI talents, as the Philippines gears up for a future dominated by automated systems.

The agreement, which runs for three years, sets up a collaboration framework between Converge and UP with the goal of putting up a dedicated space for innovation in the long term.

The partnership aims to raise the level of education in UP on cloud computing, machine learning, smart manufacturing and digital business.

The program will benefit students taking up computer engineering, computer science, electronics engineering and business administration.