The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has commenced the third edition of its Machine Learning with R/Python Workshop to equip tertiary students with in-demand skills in artificial intelligence in Accra.

The five-day workshop aims at equipping participants with practical skills in data science and machine learning focusing on R and Python, two of the most widely used programming languages in data analysis and artificial intelligence.

In his opening address, Prof.

Samuel Ganyaglo, Director of the National Nuclear Research Institute (NNRI) of GAEC mentioned that machine learning is important in many fields as it enables systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human interventions. "Training students in advanced technologies like machine learning is crucial for building a robust future.