BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 8. About 100
students who have a programming language and very good math skills
were selected for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy from
approximately 2,500 applicants, Deputy Minister of Digital
Development and Transport Sameddin Asadov said during a
scientific-practical conference on "The role of artificial
intelligence in the fight against climate change" at Azerbaijani
Parliament's Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology
today, Trend
reports.
According to him, the academy began operating this year, and is
currently training the first generation of AI engineers.
The deputy minister noted that a lot of knowledge is needed to
form solutions in AI products.
"We need students with programming languages and very good
mathematical skills. We were able to select about 100 students in
this field from about 2,500 applicants. These young people are the
brightest talents of our country, whether in mathematics,
programming, or in their own fields. We'll teach programming in the
field of AI in more depth for about six months. The result is that
in just six months we'll be able to see the first generation of
artificial intelligence engineers, data engineers, and managers for
creating AI products," he added.
