New initiative will:
- simplify access to information and supports about AI
- show how AI is used in practice with real business examples and case studies
- encourage gradual adoption by building awareness, skills and readiness
Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth has launched the “AI - Good for Business” initiative, to support Irish businesses adopting artificial intelligence into their day-to-day work.
SMEs heard about the new initiative at the Google Ireland AI Roadshow at the Monaghan Peace Campus.
Speaking at the fireside chat with Cera Ward, Google Managing Director for Central Europe, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth said:
The initiative will serve as a national umbrella framework for artificial intelligence and digital transformation supports and aims to:
- Simplify access to information and supports about AI: centrally promote events; financial and training supports; programmes including the Charter for Digital Inclusion and key legislative developments.
- Show how AI is used in practice with real business examples: Showcase enterprise case studies highlighting how businesses are using AI to boost productivity, innovation and growth, while supporting skills development and awareness of EU digital policy developments, including the EU AI Act, Digital Services Act, Digital Decade Programme and D9+ Group.
- Encourage gradual adoption by building awareness, skills and readiness, advocate for “start small and scale” approach, support skills development, keep businesses informed about EU digital rules and developments
Further information and resources for businesses interested in adopting AI and digital transformation: AI and digital transformation - DETE
