Ohio's AI Policy, Adani's New AI Centre, and AwanBiru's Google AI Contract - AI in Education #38

January 07, 2026 - AI in Education
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The Q101 Foundation has partnered with Mynd.ai to become the exclusive operating partner for the Open Quest Academy in North America, aiming to expand the AI-driven educational platform, Open-Q. Meanwhile, AwanBiru Technology Bhd has been awarded two contracts worth RM16.42 million by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education to provide Google AI tools to public universities, enhancing the Google Workspace for Education ecosystem.

Adani Group has inaugurated the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, Maharashtra, focusing on AI research and training. In the United States, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has announced a new model policy for AI in education, mandating all public and STEM schools in Ohio to implement an AI policy by July 1, 2026. This initiative focuses on privacy, bullying, and academic integrity to equip students for a tech-centric future.
Q101 Foundation Partners with Mynd.ai for AI Education
The Q101 Foundation has partnered with Mynd.ai to become the exclusive operating partner for the Open Quest Academy in North America, aiming to expand the AI-driven educational platform, Open-Q. Read more
Pinnacle Blooms Network Secures $70M for AI Child Development Expansion
Pinnacle Blooms Network, part of Bharath Healthcare Laboratories, has received a $70 million investment offer to expand its AI-powered Child Development Operating System, GPT-OS. This funding aims to increase therapy centers and enhance home-based services. Read more
AwanBiru Wins RM16.4 Million Contract for Google AI Tools
AwanBiru Technology Bhd has been awarded contracts worth RM16.42 million by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education to provide Google AI tools to public universities. The contracts will enhance the Google Workspace for Education ecosystem. Read more
Adani Group Opens AI Centre in Maharashtra
Adani Group has inaugurated the Sharad Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, Maharashtra, focusing on AI research and training. Read more
Ohio Education Department Unveils AI Policy for Schools
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has released a model policy for AI in education, mandating all public and STEM schools in Ohio to implement an AI policy by July 1, 2026. Read more
Fengluan Education Launches AI Education Solution
Fengluan Education Technology Co., Ltd. has introduced an AI education solution, 'Huanke APP + Learning Companion Robot', which gained over 10,000 users in its first month. The company also secured nearly 10 million yuan in angel funding to enhance its R&D and product offerings. Read more
JIADE LIMITED Partners with Chinalink Education Group for AI in Education
JIADE LIMITED has announced a partnership with Chinalink Education Group to enhance vocational education using AI solutions, focusing on teacher training and curriculum development in China and South Korea. Read more
StudyFetch Raises $11.5 Million for AI Learning Tools
StudyFetch has secured $11.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI learning platform, with investment from Owl Ventures and College Board. Read more

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