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Grab and OpenAI bring practical AI skills to Southeast Asia

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What happened

Grab and OpenAI have teamed up to launch a hands‑on AI skills program for developers and entrepreneurs across Southeast Asia, giving participants free access to OpenAI’s models, a tailored curriculum, and integration tools for Grab’s ride‑hailing, food‑delivery and fintech services. The initiative aims to fast‑track practical, production‑ready AI knowledge in a region that’s rapidly digitising, helping local businesses embed generative AI into their products and operations.

Why it matters

The partnership highlights the rising demand for AI upskilling in emerging markets and positions OpenAI as a key enabler of AI adoption in Southeast Asia’s fast‑growing digital economy.

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