June 11, 2025:
Databricks Unveils Free Edition & $100M AI Talent Push - Databricks has launched a Free Edition of its Data Intelligence Platform to promote data and AI education, alongside announcing a $100 million investment to address the talent gap in these fields. This initiative offers free access to the platform's full capabilities and comprehensive training through the Databricks Academy.
Part of the Databricks University Alliance program, which supports over 1,200 institutions, this effort highlights CEO Ali Ghodsi's commitment to empowering future professionals. He stresses the importance of providing the right tools to spur AI innovation and democratize access to crucial data and AI skills.
