Microsoft's free AI skills training 'Fest' starts next week - anyone can sign up

Microsoft's 50-day AI Skills Fest is open to all - from beginners to pros. Register now for free access to AI lessons and help Microsoft win a Guinness World Record (seriously).

I know you've heard of gamification, but have you ever heard of festification? That's what Microsoft will be doing in April and May, with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest. It's a little odd, but it also looks like it might be a heck of a lot of fun.

I've written a lot about Microsoft over the years. I've praised its innovations. I've mocked its product naming. But this is a new one, even for me. Apparently, Microsoft (or some group of wacky marketing executives in the company) wants to set a new world record.

Going for a Guinness World Record

Microsoft is serious about this, too ...