The California Community Colleges Digital Center for Innovation, Transformation & Equity and Mainstay have launched a pilot program introducing 'Cali,' an AI-powered bilingual digital coach to help rural students navigate financial aid and college enrollment.
Renaissance has appointed Gerri Martin-Flickinger, former Starbucks CTO and Adobe CIO, as Chair of its Board of Directors to support its global education technology strategy.
The Ministry of Education of Jordan has partnered with Amira Learning, Carter Education Group, and NorthStar Education to launch a national AI literacy initiative aimed at improving English reading outcomes for students across the country.
IBM has launched a global request for proposals for its Impact Accelerator program, inviting nonprofits and government organizations to develop AI-driven tools that improve education and workforce readiness. Selected participants will receive two-year pro bono grants including access to IBM technologies such as watsonx, Granite AI models, and IBM Cloud.
Florida Polytechnic University has been awarded nearly $3 million in federal funding to establish the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory, a hands-on facility for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research and training.
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited and its subsidiary EDA (Thailand) have signed a memorandum of understanding with Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to develop an AI-driven learning-to-career ecosystem aimed at preparing the nation's workforce for future demands.
BoodleBox has partnered with NVIDIA to integrate the NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Nano model into its AI platform, providing over 800,000 students and educators access to open-model AI for teaching and learning.
OpenAI has launched Prism, a free AI-native workspace that enables scientists to write and collaborate on research projects using GPT-5.2 for drafting, reasoning, and literature integration. The tool supports unlimited collaborators and integrates directly with LaTeX for seamless scientific workflows.
H22 AI has emerged from stealth with an AI-native platform designed to guide Gen Z in career planning amid rising automation and job instability. The platform, expected in early 2026, will use personalized insights to help users identify strengths and align career paths.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. has joined Operation HOPE's HOPE AI initiative to expand financial and AI literacy in underserved communities across the U.S.
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, has partnered with Simplilearn to launch five AI-focused professional programs for business leaders, combining Oxford's academic expertise with Simplilearn's online learning platform.
goFLUENT has acquired the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH to strengthen its enterprise language training and assessment solutions, expanding its reach in Germany and integrating over 500 new language trainers.
EAB has acquired Hybrid, a global higher education marketing firm, from UK private equity investor LDC. The acquisition will enhance EAB’s digital marketing and enrollment solutions across global markets.
Microsoft has introduced Elevate for Educators, a global program offering free AI-powered tools and professional development resources for teachers and schools, aimed at integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot into education systems.
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited announced plans to invest in the decentralized, AI-driven Open Quest Academy education ecosystem and will receive Q101 utility tokens in return. The initiative aligns with UNESCO's educational equity goals and aims to promote global collaboration in digital learning.
Coursera has agreed to acquire Udemy in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.5 billion, with Udemy shareholders set to receive 0.8 Coursera shares for each Udemy share. The merger is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
The 2025 AI and Youth Empowerment International Forum in Taipei gathered over 500 participants to discuss Taiwan’s leadership in responsible AI, featuring keynotes, awards, and panel discussions on AI education and governance.
Cognizant has announced an expansion of its Synapse skills initiative, setting a new goal to equip two million people worldwide with digital skills by 2030 after surpassing its initial target ahead of schedule.
Dr. Joleen Liang, co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, presented a human-centered approach to AI in education at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon, emphasizing collaboration between educators and intelligent systems to personalize learning.
GSV has released its 2026 GSV 150 Market Map, recognizing 150 leading global companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills. The list includes firms such as PhysicsWallah and Synthesia, showcasing the growing influence of AI in education.
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