Pearson's AI Tools & Gates Foundation's $17.5M Rwanda AI Hub - AI in Education #29
October 22, 2025 -
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Pearson has reported a 4% growth in Group sales for Q3 and introduced new AI-powered learning tools. The company also announced strategic partnerships with Cognizant and Deloitte. Meanwhile, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $17.5 million in Rwanda to establish the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub, which will focus on AI innovations in health, agriculture, and education.
Magma Math, an AI-powered educational platform, has secured $10 million in funding from Five Elms Capital to enhance its AI tools for math education. In another collaboration, IBM has partnered with Mission 44 to promote STEM education in Austin, Texas, using IBM's SkillsBuild program. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity in technology careers, with the first event set for the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
Pearson has reported a 4% growth in Group sales for Q3 and introduced new AI-powered learning tools. The company also announced strategic partnerships with Cognizant and Deloitte. Meanwhile, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has invested $17.5 million in Rwanda to establish the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub, which will focus on AI innovations in health, agriculture, and education.
Magma Math, an AI-powered educational platform, has secured $10 million in funding from Five Elms Capital to enhance its AI tools for math education. In another collaboration, IBM has partnered with Mission 44 to promote STEM education in Austin, Texas, using IBM's SkillsBuild program. This initiative aims to enhance inclusivity in technology careers, with the first event set for the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.
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Pearson Reports Sales Growth and AI Tool Launch
Pearson has reported a 4% growth in Group sales for Q3 and introduced new AI-powered learning tools. The company also announced strategic partnerships with Cognizant and Deloitte. Read more
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Magma Math Secures $10 Million for AI in Education
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