In a pioneering effort, Google and Data.org collaborated with 15 universities for the APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025, emphasizing AI’s role in fostering resilience and financial inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region. Nicholas Mac Gregor Garcia, co-lead of the program, highlighted student teams' development of policy-driven AI solutions, such as inclusive insurance for smallholder farmers. This initiative aims to equip emerging researchers with the skills necessary for navigating AI governance, enhancing societal impact further.
In a pioneering effort, Google and Data.org collaborated with 15 universities for the APRU Tech Policy Hackathon 2025, emphasizing AI’s role in fostering resilience and financial inclusion in the Asia-Pacific region. Nicholas Mac Gregor Garcia, co-lead of the program, highlighted student teams' development of policy-driven AI solutions, such as inclusive insurance for smallholder farmers. This initiative aims to equip emerging researchers with the skills necessary for navigating AI governance, enhancing societal impact further.