Education

Report: OpenAI Hires Coursera’s Leah Belsky as First General Manager of Education
Report: OpenAI Hires Coursera’s Leah Belsky as First General Manager of Education
September 18, 2024  |  Personnel

OpenAI has reportedly hired its first general manager of education: former Coursera Chief Revenue Officer Leah Belsky. In this role, Belsky will work to bring the artificial...

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Human-I-T Aims to Redefine Digital Equity and Internet Access
Human-I-T Aims to Redefine Digital Equity and Internet Access
September 10, 2024  |  Technology

Innovation is the key theme surrounding Human-I-T, which uses technology and resources to support underserved communities. One of the overarching missions for the Bell, California-based...

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Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China’s leading technology companies are swiftly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their services, a move that’s transforming how millions interact, learn and work online. Integrating...

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OpenAI Founding Member Karpathy Launches AI Education Venture
OpenAI Founding Member Karpathy Launches AI Education Venture
July 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

One of OpenAI’s founding members says he is launching an “AI native” school. Andrej Karpathy, who had been a key researcher for the company until...

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Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
Duolingo Credits GenAI for 54% Leap in Paid Subscribers
May 10, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

Duolingo reportedly credits generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for the 54% leap in paid subscribers it recorded in the first quarter. “What we’re seeing is that people are...

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Bain Capital Explores $6 Billion Deal for PowerSchool
Bain Capital Explores $6 Billion Deal for PowerSchool
May 08, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Private equity firm Bain Capital is reportedly in discussions to purchase education-software provider PowerSchool.  The proposed $6 billion deal — still weeks away from being finalized —...

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How AI Reshapes Education, Streamlines Upskilling for Employees
How AI Reshapes Education, Streamlines Upskilling for Employees
May 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies train and upskill their employees, offering personalized learning experiences that can reduce costs and improve efficiency.  The global...

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EdTech Earnings Bring Online Learning Platforms’ AI Struggles to Forefront
EdTech Earnings Bring Online Learning Platforms’ AI Struggles to Forefront
May 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

The online education sector continues to experience exponential growth, driven by technological advancements and the increasing demand for flexible learning options. However, the rapid rise...

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