The program was announced during a two-day trade mission led by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo.
Women will use the web platform to learn easy methods to use Microsoft artificial intelligence tools, including tools powered by OpenAI large language models, to achieve workplace skills and recognize cybersecurity threats.
“We are very excited about the Philippines’ potential to drive economic progress through improved artificial intelligence technology in a positive way,” said Mary Snapp, vice chairman of worldwide strategic initiatives at Microsoft, at a press conference in Manila.
Snapp said Microsoft will work with government agencies and native schools to offer training to government staff.
Philippine Trade Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba said in a press release that the training could “help strengthen cybersecurity and confidence in technology deployment.”
Snapp said a joint initiative could help solve the Philippines’ disinformation problem.
“There will be a really strong focus and education campaign so that people watching the content will be much better able to recognize what has been changed and what hasn’t,” she said.
In partnership with the Philippine Department of Education, the tech giant will even roll out an AI-powered reading progress tool for roughly 27 million Filipino students.
