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OpenAI is in preliminary talks to raise tens of billions of dollars at a valuation of around $750 billion, potentially involving Amazon and other major investors.
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.
Automation.com and Hikvision have released a joint white paper detailing how large-scale AI-powered video intelligence enhances efficiency and safety in smart manufacturing environments.
Hut 8 has announced a partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack to develop up to 2.3GW of AI data center capacity in the United States, beginning with a 245MW facility in Louisiana.
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.
AnitaB.org has launched an AI-powered Talent Network in collaboration with Findem to connect diverse technologists with recruiters and improve equity in tech hiring.
The White House Office of Personnel Management has appointed NobleReach as a founding partner of the United States Tech Force, a new program designed to recruit early-career technical talent into government through multi-year appointments.
TAE Technologies and the UK Atomic Energy Authority have formed a joint venture, TAE Beam UK, to commercialize advanced particle accelerator technology for fusion and other applications. The venture will operate from UKAEA’s Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, focusing initially on developing neutral beams for fusion energy systems.
Azio AI has begun participating in technical discussions to support the Philippines' modernization of its sovereign investment platform, including the Maharlika Investment Fund, as the country evaluates AI and data-center infrastructure for national development.
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.
Inovia Capital has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market to expand its presence in the Middle East and strengthen partnerships across the GCC region.
AllOne Health has acquired Carebridge EAP, Comp EAP, and ERC EAP, marking its 18th, 19th, and 20th acquisitions since 2016 to strengthen its nationwide Employee Assistance Program services.
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.
Ellucian has been recognized as the SaaS Organization of the Year at the 2025 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing, honoring its cloud innovation in higher education and the launch of its AI-powered Journey platform.
UbiSim has introduced AI Narrative Analysis, a new feature that helps nursing educators quickly assess simulation data and provide targeted feedback, reducing review time by up to 90%.
BoodleBox has completed a $5 million seed funding round co-led by Dogwood Ventures and Osage Venture Partners to expand its AI collaboration platform for higher education and other sectors.
Alpha School, an AI-powered private school network based in Austin, has been highlighted by the scientific journal Nature as a model for the future of education. The publication described Alpha’s AI-personalized, human-guided learning system as a potential blueprint for AI-first universities.
The Future Learning Institute by Agilix Labs will present its 3A Model for ethical AI in education at the NEXTEN Summit in Dakar, Senegal, on December 3, 2025. The model focuses on Action, Autonomy, and Accountability to help nations evaluate and deploy AI systems responsibly in learning environments.
IBM and Pearson have announced a global partnership to create AI-driven learning platforms for organizations and individuals, using IBM's watsonx technologies to deliver personalized education and workforce training solutions.
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