Education

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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Iris Partners With Amazon Business on Procurement for UK Schools
Iris Partners With Amazon Business on Procurement for UK Schools
April 26, 2024  |  Partnerships

Iris Software Group has launched an integration with Amazon Business that will help schools in the United Kingdom streamline and automate their purchasing process.  This integration will...

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AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
AR and VR Have Potential to Reshape Wearable Tech Landscape
April 22, 2024  |  Wearables

Frequently integrated into wearable devices such as smart glasses and headsets, extended reality (XR) technology — encompassing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality...

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Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

Despite the advancements in classroom technology and increased investments in K-12 education spurred by the pandemic, schools and districts continue to grapple with challenges such...

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