Alice Secures €4.2M, Echo360 Expands with GoReact, Chegg's AI Shift - AI in Education #6
May 14, 2025 -
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Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In recent developments, Copenhagen-based EdTech startup Alice has secured €4.2 million in funding to further its AI-driven personalised learning platform. The investment round was led by Cherry Ventures and Y Combinator. Meanwhile, Echo360 has announced its acquisition of GoReact to bolster its AI video assessment capabilities, marking a significant step in enhancing its Learning Transformation Platform.
In other news, Chegg is undergoing a major restructuring, laying off 22% of its workforce due to a shift in student preferences towards AI tools like ChatGPT. Additionally, a student from Columbia University has admitted to using AI for assignments, sparking discussions on academic integrity. On a positive note, Microsoft has opened nominations for its Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, while students at North Star Academy are exploring AI career opportunities through a program developed with Stanford University.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
In recent developments, Copenhagen-based EdTech startup Alice has secured €4.2 million in funding to further its AI-driven personalised learning platform. The investment round was led by Cherry Ventures and Y Combinator. Meanwhile, Echo360 has announced its acquisition of GoReact to bolster its AI video assessment capabilities, marking a significant step in enhancing its Learning Transformation Platform.
In other news, Chegg is undergoing a major restructuring, laying off 22% of its workforce due to a shift in student preferences towards AI tools like ChatGPT. Additionally, a student from Columbia University has admitted to using AI for assignments, sparking discussions on academic integrity. On a positive note, Microsoft has opened nominations for its Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools programs for the 2025-2026 academic year, while students at North Star Academy are exploring AI career opportunities through a program developed with Stanford University.
Alice Secures €4.2M for AI Learning Platform
Copenhagen-based EdTech startup Alice has raised €4.2 million to advance its AI-driven personalised learning platform, with funding led by Cherry Ventures and Y Combinator. Read more
Echo360 Acquires GoReact for AI Video Assessment
On May 8, 2025, Echo360 announced its acquisition of GoReact to enhance AI video assessment capabilities in its Learning Transformation Platform. Read more
Chegg Lays Off 22% of Workforce Amid AI Shift
Chegg is restructuring by laying off 248 employees and closing its U.S. and Canada offices due to a shift in student preferences towards AI tools like ChatGPT. Read more
Columbia Student Uses AI for Assignments, Raises Integrity Concerns
A Columbia University student admitted to using AI tools like ChatGPT for assignments, highlighting concerns about academic integrity and the impact on students' skills. Read more
Microsoft Opens Nominations for MIE Experts and Showcase Schools 2025-2026
The Microsoft Education Team has started accepting nominations for the Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts and Showcase Schools programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Interested educators and schools can attend sessions to understand the nomination process. Read more
North Star Academy Students Explore AI Careers
Students at North Star Academy in Newark are engaging in a program to learn about AI and its potential impact on their future careers, with a course developed alongside Stanford University. Read more
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