UST, a digital transformation solutions provider, has rolled out an initiative aimed at training over 25,000 employees worldwide in Generative AI (GenAI). The aim is to ensure its staff members stay ahead in terms of technological innovation.
This ambitious move builds on UST’s track record of bolstering artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, demonstrating its dedication to comprehensive workforce development.
The AI training endeavour, targeting more than 80 per cent of its workforce, underscores UST’s commitment to leveraging its expertise to maintain its leadership in the rapidly- evolving AI landscape. This initiative follows closely on the heels of UST AlphaAI’s launch. This platform consolidates the company’s AI offerings to bolster business agility, streamline operations and expedite digital-transformation efforts.
The company will provide a spectrum of GenAI training programmes tailored to diverse roles, enhancing efficiency and maximising each employee’s potential. Leveraging insights garnered from collaborations with esteemed AI researchers from institutions such as MIT and Stanford, UST aims to foster a culture of continuous learning, incorporating the latest academic advancements into its workforce.
Sunil Balakrishnan, chief values officer and global head-development centre operations, highlighted the programme’s adaptability and hands-on approach, ensuring employees gain expertise in foundational GenAI concepts and cutting-edge applications.
“Adaptable and customisable for each participant, the flexible training programme provides hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and platforms such as GitHub Copilot, setting our employees up for future success by ensuring that they can apply GenAI capabilities across diverse domains,” he added.
Adnan Masood, chief AI architect, UST, stressed the importance of continuous upskilling in a digital landscape driven by GenAI innovations. “GenAI continues to revolutionise industries and transform business operations, and we remain dedicated to equipping our employees with the tools and knowledge they need to leverage these cutting-edge technologies effectively,” he added.
This pioneering GenAI training initiative underscores UST’s commitment to nurturing a dynamic, future-ready workforce, poised at the forefront of GenAI advancements. By enhancing its employees’ skills, the program is set to catalyse innovation, delivering significant benefits to clients and partners alike.
