Vietnamese students get free access to advanced AI tools

Google has just announced that it will give away one year of Gemini Pro – a premium AI service package – to university students nationwide, helping the young generation of Vietnam to have early access to artificial intelligence technology and enhance their creativity.

Google's AI is expected to become a reliable virtual assistant. (Source: Google)

This is part of a collaboration program between Google and the National Innovation Center (NIC), aiming to develop high-quality digital human resources. To date, the program has awarded more than 60,000 scholarships, with 15,000 graduates, of which 60% completed the AI Essentials course.

In 2026, the program will continue to expand with 60,000 new scholarships and two specialized courses on AI, aiming to build a strong digital talent community, ready for the digital economy .

Mr. Do Tien Thinh, Deputy Director of NIC, affirmed: “The program is a clear demonstration of the close coordination between the public and private sectors, creating potential digital talents, contributing directly to the strong development of Vietnam's digital economy.”

88% of Vietnamese workers want to learn AI to improve work efficiency. (Source: NIC, Google)

The rapid development of AI technology is creating a wave of recruitment in this field in Vietnam. According to a report by ManpowerGroup , positions related to AI, digital transformation and automation are being prioritized by businesses. 46.25% of businesses consider recruiting AI experts urgent, while 91% of leaders are considering expanding their AI staff – higher than the global average.

However, skills shortages remain a major challenge, with 36% of businesses in the Asia- Pacific region reporting that workers are not adequately equipped to use AI, hindering the technology’s implementation.

AI is no longer the exclusive domain of the tech world. From banking, manufacturing, e-commerce to marketing, industries are actively applying AI to optimize operations. This opens up diverse career opportunities, but also requires a well-trained and constantly updated workforce.

Minh Hoan

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