MTN Group has announced a partnership with Microsoft to expand access to AI-powered learning and productivity tools across Africa, with the rollout of Microsoft 365 and Copilot beginning in 2026.
Derek Haoyang Li, founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, represented China's education technology sector at Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative 9, discussing AI’s role in personalized lifelong learning and competency-based talent assessment.
Anthropic has partnered with the Government of Rwanda and African training provider ALX to deploy Chidi, an AI learning companion built on Claude, to hundreds of thousands of learners across Africa. The initiative includes teacher training in Rwanda and continent-wide integration into ALX programs.
Ellucian has been named the successful bidder to acquire Anthology’s Student Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning business as part of Anthology’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2025, pending court approval.
GoVoBo.ai, a joint venture between Gallaudet University and AppTek, has formed a strategic partnership with Victory Deaf Academy to provide AI-powered communication tools for deaf and hard of hearing students across the Americas.
DataCamp has acquired Dubai-based Optima, integrating its AI-native learning technology and offering free access to educators, students, and government employees in the UAE for the first time.
Studiosity has announced the acquisition of Norvalid, a company specializing in student authorship validation, to integrate validation tools into its AI learning platform. The deal aims to provide universities with technology that confirms authentic student work while supporting academic integrity.
CodePath has appointed Brian Madigan as its new Chief Operating Officer. Madigan will oversee business operations, revenue strategy, and scalability as the nonprofit expands its AI-native curriculum and partnerships.
Old Dominion University and Google Public Sector have launched MonarchSphere, an AI incubator powered by Google Cloud to integrate artificial intelligence across research, teaching, and operations.
SenseTime MEA and King Saud University have signed an agreement to establish a joint AI Innovation Center in Riyadh, supported by a new GPU cluster to advance research, teaching, and sector-wide AI applications.
The Center for Employment Opportunities has received funding from Google.org to expand AI and advanced career training for justice-impacted individuals in Oklahoma.
Chartwells Higher Education has entered a five-year Master Collaboration Agreement with Northeastern University to advance AI-powered innovation, sustainability research, and experiential learning in the food service sector.
Dr Suborno Bose, Chairman of IIHM and Indismart Group, has been recognized as AI Policy Leader of the Year 2025 by The Economic Times Making AI Work Awards for his work in integrating human-centered AI into education and hospitality.
PixVerse has joined the United Nations University Global AI Network to launch the AI for Good Academy, promoting inclusive AI video creation and education worldwide.
CampusKnot Inc. has raised $1.1 million to expand its AI-powered teaching assistant platform across U.S. universities, with support from multiple venture funds and private investors.
ETU has rebranded as Skillwell and introduced Skillwell Simulate, an AI-driven simulation platform designed to deliver personalized, role-based learning experiences and measurable skill development for large organizations.
Ellucian has appointed Daniel Greenstein as Chief of Industry Transformation, effective December 1, reporting directly to CEO Laura Ipsen to lead higher education system strategy and modernization efforts.
Mynd.ai’s Promethean brand has formed a strategic partnership with Augment Me to integrate AI-powered engagement and learning readiness tools into its ActivSuite and Explain Everything platforms, enabling educators to gain real-time insights into student engagement.
TransPerfect has opened a new office in Riyadh, its first in Saudi Arabia, expanding its presence in the Middle East to meet growing demand for AI, e-learning, and legal technology solutions.
The Government of Kazakhstan, OpenAI, and Freedom Holding Corp. have signed an agreement to provide 165,000 educators nationwide with access to ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version of ChatGPT designed for education with enhanced privacy and data protection features.
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