By Emmanuel Kwada
In a bid to prepare children for the future of technology, Labondo Discovery Hub has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) talent discovery program targeting kids as young as seven years old. The program aims to equip children with digital skills, including AI, robotics, machine learning, coding, and programming.
The program has already graduated 21 kids from its fifth cohort, and plans are underway to introduce the program to selected schools in January
According to Julius Bidomti, founder of Labondo Discovery Hub, the initiative is designed to help kids delve into digital and AI innovation, positioning them for enhanced economic potentials. He emphasized the importance of AI in improving access to education, healthcare, clean water, and combating climate change, poverty, and hunger.
The program has already graduated 21 kids from its fifth cohort, and plans are underway to introduce the program to selected schools in January, with weekend classes also in the pipeline. Parents are encouraged to enroll their kids at Labondo Discovery Hub, located at the Fire Service gate in Yola.
By targeting kids aged seven to 16, the program aims to shape the next generation of tech leaders and innovators in Adamawa State
Bidomti stressed the need for responsible AI development and use, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations to avoid unintended negative consequences. By targeting kids aged seven to 16, the program aims to shape the next generation of tech leaders and innovators in Adamawa State.
