AQW 16436/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 09/10/2024
Answered On Date: 16/10/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
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.

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.