Google's Vantage AI Tool & Microsoft Expands AI Training - AI in Education #52
April 24, 2026 -
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A recent study by Meadow reveals that a significant 76% of student accounts professionals in the U.S. are using AI without institutional approval. This finding underscores the urgent need for clearer policies and leadership engagement in higher education. Meanwhile, Google Research has introduced Vantage, a generative AI tool developed in collaboration with New York University. This tool is designed to help students practice and receive feedback on essential skills such as critical thinking and collaboration.
In other news, North America's Building Trades Unions and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to offer free AI literacy courses for skilled trades professionals across North America. This initiative aims to integrate AI education into existing training models. Additionally, Thought Industries launched AI Wave on April 22, 2026, focusing on enhancing customer learning through Omnichannel and Conversational AI Learning, with companies like MongoDB and Skillpath already adopting these capabilities.
Welcome to this week's edition of AI In Education Weekly.
A recent study by Meadow reveals that a significant 76% of student accounts professionals in the U.S. are using AI without institutional approval. This finding underscores the urgent need for clearer policies and leadership engagement in higher education. Meanwhile, Google Research has introduced Vantage, a generative AI tool developed in collaboration with New York University. This tool is designed to help students practice and receive feedback on essential skills such as critical thinking and collaboration.
In other news, North America's Building Trades Unions and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to offer free AI literacy courses for skilled trades professionals across North America. This initiative aims to integrate AI education into existing training models. Additionally, Thought Industries launched AI Wave on April 22, 2026, focusing on enhancing customer learning through Omnichannel and Conversational AI Learning, with companies like MongoDB and Skillpath already adopting these capabilities.
Meadow Study on AI Use in Student Accounts
A study by Meadow shows that 76% of student accounts professionals in the U.S. use AI without institutional approval, highlighting a need for clearer policies and leadership engagement in higher education. Read more
Google Research Introduces Vantage AI Tool
On April 13, 2026, Google Research unveiled Vantage, a generative AI tool developed with New York University to help students practice and receive feedback on skills like critical thinking and collaboration. Read more
NABTU and Microsoft Expand AI Training for Trades
The North America's Building Trades Unions and Microsoft have partnered to offer free AI literacy courses and credentials for skilled trades professionals in North America, aiming to integrate AI education into existing training models. Read more
Thought Industries Launches AI Wave for Learning
On April 22, 2026, Thought Industries introduced AI Wave, focusing on enhancing customer learning with Omnichannel and Conversational AI Learning. This initiative aims to improve engagement and business growth, with companies like MongoDB and Skillpath already adopting these capabilities. Read more
Drivestream and Oracle Launch AiPEX University
Drivestream has launched AiPEX University in collaboration with Oracle, aiming to transform higher education through agentic AI. The initiative will involve 15 schools over the next six months. Read more
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Draft AI Regulations for Schools
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are drafting regulations to manage the use of AI in education, with a focus on student privacy and data protection. Input is being gathered from educators and experts to ensure ethical use and transparency from AI companies. Read more
Ellucian Wins AI Innovation Award in Education
Ellucian received the Platinum award for AI in Education at the 2026 Pinnacle Awards, recognizing its AI solutions for improving institutional operations and student support. Read more
Mountain Vector Energy Launches AI Solution for Cost Optimization
Mountain Vector Energy has launched Cufflink Nova™, an AI solution designed to help organizations in education, healthcare, and industrial sectors reduce utility costs and streamline operations. Read more
Oxford Royale Academy Partners with MIT for AI Education
The Oxford Royale Academy has teamed up with MIT to provide AI literacy education to summer school students in Oxford, offering a structured program and an official MIT certificate. Read more
Gizmo AI App Hits 13 Million Users, Gains $22M Funding
The AI learning app Gizmo has reached 13 million users and secured a $22 million investment to expand its teams and enhance its U.S. college market presence. Read more
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