Pearson Urges AI Training in UK, OpenAI Expands in Education, and Oboe Raises $16M - AI in Education #35
December 15, 2025 -
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A report by Pearson stresses the urgent need for AI training in the UK education sector to equip students for future employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the TalentLMS 2026 Annual L&D Benchmark Report highlights the importance of employee training for retention and reveals a gap between HR managers and employees on AI training needs.
In other news, La Trobe University has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI tools into education, including thousands of ChatGPT Edu licenses, and plans for an AI-embedded MBA program. A study by the Pew Research Center shows that 30% of U.S. teens engage with AI chatbots daily, with a notable 59% using ChatGPT. The research points out racial and socioeconomic disparities in usage and raises concerns about the potential mental health impacts on teens.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
A report by Pearson stresses the urgent need for AI training in the UK education sector to equip students for future employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the TalentLMS 2026 Annual L&D Benchmark Report highlights the importance of employee training for retention and reveals a gap between HR managers and employees on AI training needs.
In other news, La Trobe University has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI tools into education, including thousands of ChatGPT Edu licenses, and plans for an AI-embedded MBA program. A study by the Pew Research Center shows that 30% of U.S. teens engage with AI chatbots daily, with a notable 59% using ChatGPT. The research points out racial and socioeconomic disparities in usage and raises concerns about the potential mental health impacts on teens.
Pearson Report Urges AI Training in UK Education
A report by Pearson stresses the importance of integrating artificial intelligence training in the UK education sector to equip students for future employment opportunities. Read more
TalentLMS Report on AI's Role in Employee Training
The TalentLMS 2026 Annual L&D Benchmark Report highlights the importance of employee training for retention and the growing role of AI in creating new job roles, despite challenges like heavy workloads. Read more
La Trobe University and OpenAI Collaborate on AI Education
La Trobe University has partnered with OpenAI to integrate AI tools into its curriculum, including providing ChatGPT Edu licenses and developing an AI-embedded MBA program. Read more
Pew Research: 30% of U.S. Teens Use AI Chatbots Daily
A study by the Pew Research Center shows that 30% of U.S. teens use AI chatbots daily, with a focus on ChatGPT. The report also discusses racial and socioeconomic usage differences and concerns about mental health impacts. Read more
WKU Partners with EM1 for AI in Emergency Management
The WKU Disaster Science Operations Center has teamed up with EM1 to incorporate AI tools into emergency management, enhancing capabilities and offering learning opportunities for students. Read more
Oboe Raises $16M for AI Course Platform
Oboe, a learning startup, has secured $16 million in Series A funding from a16z to enhance its AI-powered course-generation platform. The platform, launched in September, focuses on personalized learning experiences, particularly in STEM topics. Read more
Keio University Partners with OpenAI for AI Integration
Keio University has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to integrate artificial intelligence into its education system. This partnership aims to enhance AI literacy and ethical use among students and researchers. Read more
xAI Partners with El Salvador for AI Education Program
xAI has partnered with the Government of El Salvador to launch a nationwide AI-powered education program, deploying Grok in over 5,000 public schools to personalize learning for over one million students. Read more
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