US computer manufacturer IBM will create 1,800 artificial intelligence (AI) jobs in France over the next two years as it looks to bolster its presence in the country. The company said on Tuesday that it would invest €1 billion ($1.9 billion) into a new research and development centre at Paris' prestigious École polytechnique, which is home to some of France's top
US computer manufacturer IBM will create 1,800 artificial intelligence (AI) jobs in France over the next two years as it looks to bolster its presence in the country. Revealed during the recent Tech for Good summit, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, IBM's plans also include a hiring initiative, working with public and private partners to create local competitiveness hubs, with projects already under way in Lille and Strasbourg, and expanding its 'new collar' vocational training programme, aimed at creating roles in areas like AI, security and data science.