All adults in the West Midlands could be given free training on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) under plans by the region's mayor.
Richard Parker aims to set up an AI Academy as part of a joint project with leading tech companies, colleges, universities, specialist providers and community groups.
The £10m proposal, which is part of his recently announced Growth Plan for the West Midlands, would provide local people with clear career routes into the sector and upskill existing workers, he said.
There are currently more than 140 AI companies that employ nearly 70,000 people in the West Midlands.
They have been developing and applying AI across manufacturing, healthtech, fintech (financial technology), creative industries, retail and public services.
