AQW 16436/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy
To ask the Minister for the Economy (i) for an update on the operation of the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre funded by this Department; and (ii) to detail the number of students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year.
Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 9 October 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 9 October 2024
- Answer due by
- 24 October 2024
- Answered
- 16 October 20247 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for the Economy
- Priority question
- No
Answer
(i) The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) was launched in March 2024. It has since recruited a CEO and established a Governance Board, representing the views of industry stakeholders. Since March, AICC has held 10 regional events and 100 industry meetings and engagements.
(ii) There is a total of 139 students enrolled in academic year 2024/25 on AICC Post Graduate scholarships across Ulster University and the Queen’s University.