Chegg Slashes 22% of Workforce Amid AI Disruption in EdTech
Chegg announces layoffs of 22% of its workforce, attributing the move to declining demand due to the rise of AI-powered educational tools like ChatGPT.
Education
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Over 250 CEOs Urge States to Make AI and Computer Science Graduation Requirements
More than 250 business leaders—including Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Etsy’s Josh Silverman, and Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi—lent their names to an open letter published May 5 in The New York Times, pressing U.S. governors and education chiefs to enshrine computer science and AI as core graduation
Duolingo Introduces 148 New Language Courses Built With AI
Duolingo launches 148 AI-generated language courses, expanding its offerings and emphasizing an “AI-first” strategy amid internal workforce changes.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Push AI Education in American Schools
President Trump's new executive order launches a sweeping initiative to integrate AI education into K–12 classrooms and workforce development programs nationwide.
Anthropic Launches Claude for Education with Learning Mode to Foster Critical Thinking in Universities
Anthropic has introduced Claude for Education with a Socratic-based Learning Mode designed to enhance critical thinking in higher education institutions.
AI in Higher Ed: 7 Major Takeaways from OpenAI’s ChatGPT Student Usage Report
More than one-third of college-aged students in the US use ChatGPT, with a significant portion relying on it for learning. OpenAI’s new report reveals how this impacts workforce readiness, economic competitiveness, and the role of AI in higher education.
No Teachers, Just AI: Arizona Approves Bold New Charter School
Unbound Academy’s AI-driven curriculum promises more personalized learning with better outcomes in just two hours a day.
Google Launches Learn About, An Interactive AI-Powered Learning Experience
In some ways, it functions much like a personal tutor. You can ask questions, upload your own materials, or explore curated topics that range from everyday curiosities to deep-dive academic subjects.
Andrej Karpathy Launches Eureka Labs, an AI-Native School
The company's vision is to create an ideal learning experience by pairing high-quality course materials with AI-powered teaching assistants. This approach aims to overcome the scarcity of expert human tutors while providing personalized, on-demand education at scale.
OpenAI Secures First Higher Ed Partnership with Arizona State University
ASU faculty and students will leverage ChatGPT Enterprise in diverse ways - from AI tutors delivering personalized teaching, to creativity bots injecting fun into studying.
How Microsoft is Helping Educators Use AI to Unlock Productivity and Personalize Learning
New updates include expanded availability of Microsoft Copilot, Loop, and Reading Coach, alongside initiatives to improve AI literacy and online safety.
Class Companion Secures $4M to Put AI to Work for Teachers and Students
Teachers can craft assignments, and as students submit their work, the AI provides feedback, offers hints, suggestions for revision, and acknowledges progress.
Ello Raises $15 Million to Teach Children to Read Using AI
The startup aims to make quality one-on-one literacy instruction accessible to any child, regardless of economic or environmental challenges.
TeachAI: Uniting Education and Tech Giants to Reshape the Future of Learning
The initiative aims to safely integrate AI into education systems worldwide. Learn how this collaboration could transform classrooms and prepare students and educators for an AI-driven future.
AI Made Easy: 9 Must-Know Terms for Better Understanding
Do you want to confidently engage in discussions about artificial intelligence without feeling lost in technical jargon? Learn these 9 essential terms and concepts to navigate the world of AI and elevate your AI literacy. Stay informed and engaged with the future of technology.