Google goes all in on machine learning

Google, one of the world's largest tech companies, will focus on helping start-ups that integrate machine learning or artificial intelligence (AI) into their business strategy. This was disclosed to a room of journalists in San Francisco last week during Google Launchpad Accelerator. The programme brings together start-ups from emerging markets to participate in a two-week boot camp to take their business to the global stage. The start-ups need to already have a product, with a good market fit, and be ready to scale. During the intensive two weeks at Google's offices, start-ups are exposed to expert professionals and mentors in the technology and business space.