IBM and ETH Zurich's AI Quantum Leap, Arly's Youth AI Platform, and More - AI in Education #50
April 04, 2026 -
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IBM and ETH Zurich have announced a significant 10-year collaboration to advance AI and quantum computing. This partnership will focus on developing foundational algorithms and includes the establishment of new professorships at ETH Zurich. Meanwhile, Arly has launched Arly Compass, an AI-embedded platform designed to enhance the management of afterschool programs and youth organizations, which was introduced on April 2, 2026.
NamiBox has introduced the NAMI COMPANION Series, a range of AI-powered educational devices aimed at providing personalized learning experiences for K12 students aged 3 to 12. Additionally, Kansai University and transcosmos have partnered to boost AI education and research, with a focus on business data science and talent development. The Texas A&M University System is also making strides by collaborating with Mainstay to implement AI messaging for personalized support to Pell grant-eligible students, aiming to improve degree completion rates. Lastly, the Raspberry Pi Foundation has received a generous $4.6 million grant from Google.org to expand its AI education program in Latin America, targeting 1.25 million students by 2028.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
IBM and ETH Zurich have announced a significant 10-year collaboration to advance AI and quantum computing. This partnership will focus on developing foundational algorithms and includes the establishment of new professorships at ETH Zurich. Meanwhile, Arly has launched Arly Compass, an AI-embedded platform designed to enhance the management of afterschool programs and youth organizations, which was introduced on April 2, 2026.
IBM and ETH Zurich Announce 10-Year AI and Quantum Collaboration
IBM and ETH Zurich have announced a decade-long partnership to develop foundational algorithms for AI and quantum computing, including new professorships at ETH Zurich. Read more
Arly Launches AI Platform for Youth Programs
On April 2, 2026, Arly introduced Arly Compass, an AI-embedded platform aimed at improving the management of youth programs such as afterschool activities and summer camps. Read more
NamiBox Introduces AI Educational Devices for K12
On March 27, 2026, NamiBox announced the launch of the NAMI COMPANION Series, AI-powered devices aimed at enhancing learning for K12 students aged 3 to 12. Read more
Kansai University and transcosmos Partner for AI Education
Kansai University and transcosmos have signed a partnership agreement to enhance AI education and research. The collaboration will focus on integrating business expertise with education and developing talent in the Faculty of Business Data Science. Read more
Texas A&M Partners with Mainstay for AI Messaging
The Texas A&M University System collaborates with Mainstay to use AI messaging for personalized support to Pell grant-eligible students, aiming to improve degree completion rates. Read more
Raspberry Pi Foundation Receives $4.6M from Google.org for AI Education
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has received $4.6 million from Google.org to expand its AI education program in Latin America, targeting 1.25 million students by 2028. Read more
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