IBM to Train Thousands of Consultants on OpenAI Tech in New Partnership

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IBM has entered into a partnership with OpenAI to strengthen its push into enterprise artificial intelligence. As part of the agreement, IBM plans to train and certify tens of thousands of its consultants on OpenAI's technologies. The move is aimed at equipping IBM's workforce with expertise in cutting-edge AI tools to better serve business clients. This collaboration signals a growing trend of established tech giants aligning with leading AI developers to expand their enterprise offerings.

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