The L&D Content Factory: Generative AI for Training at Scale
Generative AI platforms can now produce complete corporate training courses in minutes, replacing weeks‑long instructional design cycles. The software automatically creates syllabi, quizzes, presenter scripts, visual assets and even multilingual dubbing, letting L&D teams scale content without expanding staff. It evaluates individual skill gaps to deliver personalized learning paths and slices long modules into two‑minute micro‑learning bites. Nonetheless, subject‑matter experts must still review outputs to guarantee technical accuracy and eliminate bias.
UpGrad to Acquire Unacademy in All-Stock Deal?
upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire Unacademy in a 100% share‑swap transaction, creating a combined edtech powerhouse valued at roughly $2.25 billion. The deal follows upGrad’s February acquisition of Internshala and includes a break‑fee to lock in both parties....
Students Turn to AI to Find the Right College, Major
High school students are increasingly turning to AI chatbots to navigate college and major selection, a trend driven by overloaded school counselors who serve an average of 372 students—well above the recommended 250. A 2025 EAB survey shows AI usage...
LinkedIn and INVNT Launch AI Skills Sprint Sydney for Recruiters
LinkedIn partnered with experiential agency INVNT to host a four‑day AI Skills Sprint in Sydney, drawing over 270 talent‑acquisition leaders. The immersive event showcased LinkedIn’s AI‑powered Hiring Assistant through live demos, prompt‑engineering challenges, and AI myth‑busting exercises. Participants reported an...
Huckleberry Rolls Out $20‑Per‑Month AI Coach to Democratize Employee Development
Huckleberry announced a $20‑per‑seat, voice‑first AI coaching platform at Transform 2026, promising every employee a private, encrypted coach. The service, built on persistent memory and deep HR integrations, seeks to close the gap in a $20 billion industry that currently serves...
Computer Science Education Will Look Different in the Age of AI, Says Code.org's New CEO
Code.org has appointed a new chief executive who says artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape K‑12 computer science instruction. The leader emphasizes that AI will move curricula beyond basic coding toward understanding how technology works and solving real‑world problems. Code.org plans...
Duke Steering Committee Publishes Extensive Blueprint for University AI Growth
Duke University’s AI steering committee released a 45‑page blueprint outlining a comprehensive strategy for artificial intelligence across the campus. The plan calls for establishing an Office of AI Strategy, a faculty Guidance Hub, expanded AI credential programs, and hiring additional...
I Teach at Harvard and Encourage My Students to Use AI on Every Assignment. They Just Have to Follow My...
A Harvard professor has made AI a mandatory tool for every student assignment, but only as a research aid and editorial assistant. Students must first formulate their arguments independently before turning to AI for polishing and gap‑filling. The professor frames...
Colleges Turn to Oral Defense Exams to Thwart AI-Generated Work
Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania and New York University are rolling out in‑person oral defense exams to verify student learning as generative AI tools proliferate. Faculty say the move is a direct response to flawless AI‑written essays that mask gaps...
Accordance Partners with Colleges to Teach AI Skills
Accordance has launched the "Accordance for Academia" program, partnering with U.S. universities to embed AI tools into accounting curricula. The initiative offers faculty free platform access and a limited‑time student trial, with a nominal fee only if usage continues. To...
Use AI in Education Responsibly, Avoid Bias and Deskilling
🎓 AI can transform learning—but it also comes with major risks. In this video, I unpack the dangers of bias, over-reliance, data privacy issues, and teacher deskilling. 🧠 Learn how schools and educators can use AI responsibly to empower students,...
3 Time-Consuming Tasks AI Can Help Teachers Tackle
A recent article highlights how AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Copilot can relieve teachers of three major time‑draining tasks: formatting documents, drafting lesson plans, and organizing digital resources. A 2025 Walton Family Foundation and Gallup study found...
ADP Survey Finds Only 22% of Workers Feel Their Jobs Are Safe, Prompting Talent Strategy Overhaul
ADP Research’s latest Global Workforce Survey of 39,000 workers across 36 markets reveals that only 22% feel secure in their jobs. The finding underscores a growing urgency for employers to invest in talent development, mentorship and AI‑skill training to boost...
Byte Sized Lessons Launches Cyber‑Safety Adventure Series for Kids
Byte Sized Lessons with Zola and Zena, written by cybersecurity expert Dr. Rae Rivera, has been released worldwide as a new educational adventure for young readers. The book combines storytelling with hands‑on activities to teach children core online‑safety skills, targeting...
AI Shouldn't Replace Teachers Amid Teacher Pay Crisis
I am genuinely not saying this just to dunk on Melania, but this feels like one of the worst uses of AI to champion. I am a moderate AI optimist and believe it will bring all kinds of cool applications, but...
See Student Struggles Early with Concept Mastery Dashboard
📊 What if you could see where students are struggling before the unit test? 🔍 @Kira_Learning's Student Atlas shows concept-level mastery while students are still working. 🤝 Excited to partner with Kira for this post. https://t.co/5OHA7m8BiF
One Command to Turn Any Code Repository Into a Learnable Course
Developers increasingly rely on AI‑generated code, often ending up with functional but opaque projects—a phenomenon dubbed “vibe coding.” This knowledge gap hampers troubleshooting, maintenance, and team collaboration. Zara Zhang’s open‑source tool codebase‑to‑course offers a single‑command solution that transforms any repository into...
Handwriting Helps, yet LLMs Boost Learner‑centric Education
Yes, I think that handwriting does have advantageous effects on learning. But the "iterative dynamics" of large language models facilitate a completely new level of learner centricity that should not be discarded as some evil technological intrusion on #education. https://t.co/IARP1kVmyJ
Chinese and Italian Colleges Launch Joint Drone‑Based Vocational Training Program
Chinese and Italian colleges have announced a joint drone‑based vocational training program, the first cross‑border EdTech partnership focused on hands‑on technology skills. While the curriculum details and funding amounts remain undisclosed, the initiative signals a concrete expansion of digital learning...
Joe Liemandt: Alpha School and the Future of Education
Serial entrepreneur Joe Liemandt, founder of Trilogy Software and ESW Capital, has launched Alpha School with a $1 billion investment in AI‑driven learning. The model delivers two hours of personalized AI instruction each day, allowing students to master material before moving...
Study: Employees Build AI Skills Faster Than Firms Recognize
Litmos released the “From Ladder to Lattice” report highlighting an emerging “AI ceiling” in workforce development. While 80.5% of HR leaders say they prioritize skills‑based growth, only 28.5% report AI‑driven learning shortening promotion timelines. Employees feel their newly acquired capabilities...
EXCL: HMRC Signs £150k Deal for AI-Generated Comms and Training Videos
HM Revenue and Customs has signed a one‑year contract with London‑based Synthesia, valued at £146,160 (approximately $186,000), to pilot an AI‑generated video platform for internal communications and staff training. The deal, awarded through the G‑Cloud 14 framework, aims to test...
Melania Trump Escorted by Talking Humanoid Robot at White House Tech Summit
Melania Trump opened the White House’s Fostering the Future Together summit escorted by Figure 03, a $25,000 humanoid robot from Silicon Valley startup Figure AI. The robot, dubbed “Plato,” delivered opening remarks and illustrated the first lady’s vision of AI‑powered tutors that...
Australia: Virtual Reality Integration Enhances Veterinary Learning
Australia’s Murdoch University has launched an equine radiography virtual reality platform that replaces traditional hands‑on veterinary training with immersive simulation. The system recreates a three‑dimensional horse, realistic hazards and provides real‑time performance feedback, allowing students to practice repeatedly without live...
Westgate Resorts Modernized Its L&D System to Be Optimized for Frontline Workers
Westgate Resorts, after acquiring VI Resorts’ portfolio and nearly tripling its footprint, replaced its home‑grown learning management system with Schoox, an AI‑driven LMS built for frontline staff. The new platform shifted training from paper and a fragmented system to a...
AI Will Reveal, Not Repair, Flawed School Systems
AI isn’t going to fix broken school models—it’s going to expose them. Too often, schools operate as a collection of parts—curriculum, schedules, tools—without a coherent model tying it all together. In this episode of Class Disrupted, Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn sat...
Turn SOPs Into Interactive Micro‑Courses in Minutes
From Dry SOP to Interactive Micro-Course in 10 Minutes We’ve all handed out long SOPs and hoped employees would read them. Most don’t. AI is changing that. You can now turn static documents into interactive, scenario-based microlearning in minutes. Why it matters: Employees learn...
If We Can ‘Vibe Work’, Why Can’t We Vibe Learn?
The article introduces "vibe learning," an AI‑driven, build‑first approach that mirrors the emerging "vibe working" model. Instead of lengthy preparation, employees start with a concrete project and let AI fill gaps, explain concepts, and provide feedback in real time. This...
Multimodal AI Shifts Metrics From Sorting to Human Thriving
Measuring What Matters: From Blunt Sorting to Human Thriving Powered by Multimodal AI https://t.co/k1uUAFduH1 @Getting_Smart
Record Number of U.S. States Move to Ban Smartphones in K‑12 Classrooms
A record 32 U.S. states have enacted or proposed legislation to prohibit smartphones in K‑12 classrooms, sparking debate over device‑based instruction, classroom management, and the future of EdTech tools. Lawmakers argue the bans protect students, while educators and tech firms...
Melania Trump Launches $0 AI Education Coalition with 45 Nations and 28 Tech Giants
First Lady Melania Trump inaugurated the "Fostering the Future Together" global coalition, gathering 45 governments and 28 leading technology companies to promote AI‑driven education for children. Critics argue the summit is a sales platform for Big Tech, raising questions about...
U.S. Treasury Takes Control of Federal Student Loan Portfolio From Education Department
The U.S. Treasury Department has assumed responsibility for the federal student loan portfolio previously managed by the Education Department, signaling a sweeping policy change. The move, announced on March 24, 2026, could reshape financing for higher‑education and workforce‑training programs and...
Utah to Launch Statewide Career-Planning Platform
Utah is rolling out a statewide First Credential Career Mapping Tool built on YouScience’s Brightpath platform to satisfy House Bill 260, which requires high‑school graduates to earn a stackable credential. The dashboard offers aptitude assessments, connects students to the Admit Utah...
20,000 Signed Up Shows Demand for Simple AI Workshops
Almost 20,000 people have signed up for my free AI Agent Workshop tomorrow. I did NOT expect this. That number tells me something important though. There are a LOT of people out there who keep hearing about AI agents but haven't had...
Turn Training Into a Profit Center with LMS
If you've led training P&L, you know how valuable a solid #learning infrastructure is in driving revenue + growth. What matters most? @EurekosLMS' Nick Eriksen shares great advice: "Running Training as a Profit Center: How an #LMS Helps"➡️ https://t.co/VASisNr2s6 #training #roi https://t.co/dKP4KgD9AN
UCSD Aims to Make HPC an ‘Everyday Toolbox’ for Undergrads, Not a ‘Rare Privilege’
The University of California, San Diego has launched a program that gives undergraduate students direct access to Expanse, the university’s 5‑petaflop supercomputer. Partnering the School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences with the San Diego Supercomputer Center, the initiative integrates...
NINJIO Teams with Emtrain for Compliance, Culture Training
NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Emtrain, a leader in workplace compliance and culture training. The deal adds Emtrain’s behavioral‑science‑driven HR compliance, ethics, and inclusion courses to NINJIO’s existing platform. Together they offer video‑based modules...
Tenor Named to Fast Company’s 2026 Most Innovative Companies
Tenor, an AI‑driven leadership development platform, has been named to Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list. The company’s solution combines voice‑AI role‑plays, personalized coaching, and real‑time feedback to help managers improve performance. Fast Company’s editors selected Tenor after...
Labor Department Launches Free ‘Make America AI Ready’ Course for US Workers
The U.S. Labor Department unveiled a free, week‑long AI literacy program called “Make America AI Ready,” delivered entirely via text messages. Workers enroll by texting “READY” to 20202, receiving daily 10‑minute lessons that cover AI fundamentals, practical use cases, prompt...
EdNova Wants to Simplify How Liberian Graduates Access Their Transcripts
EdNova Group has launched TranscriptDove, a digital platform that streamlines the request, issuance, and verification of university transcripts in Liberia. The system replaces weeks‑long manual processes with an online workflow that logs every step, provides QR‑code verification, and maintains a...
Cardinal Compliance Rolls Out Corporate First Aid, CPR, AED Certification to Trim Workplace Risk
Cardinal Compliance Consultants announced a March 17, 2026 launch of an adult First Aid, CPR and AED certification course for employers. The digital certification, valid for two years, is positioned as a tool to lower workplace injury costs and strengthen...
Fuel50 Recognized in New Skills Intelligence Solutions Landscape Report
Fuel50 has been named in Forrester’s Q1 2026 Skills Intelligence Solutions Landscape, a survey of 27 vendors offering AI‑driven talent insights. The report defines skills intelligence as technology that builds and analyses a graph of what employees know and can do....
Duolingo Experiments with Tool to Lock Other Apps Until Daily Lessons Are Complete
Duolingo is piloting a "focus" feature that blocks selected distracting apps until users finish a set number of daily language lessons. The tool integrates with a device's screen‑time settings, letting learners choose which apps to lock and how many lessons...
Are Ireland’s Professionals Prioritising AI Education?
Ireland’s AI education market is expanding rapidly but remains fragmented, with most professionals relying on short courses, corporate workshops, or self‑directed YouTube tutorials. Ian Dodson, founder of AICertified, warns that this piecemeal approach leaves skill levels uneven and offers little...
Evaluating EdTech at Scale
The UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub has unveiled the Blue Unicorn portfolio, a cohort of seven EdTech solutions aimed at closing foundational learning gaps for over 100 million children. Independent research partner ICEI will evaluate these tools in six pilot countries—Egypt,...
MTSS + AI in Action: Reimagining Student Support
North Kitsap School District in Washington is piloting an AI‑driven framework that integrates real‑time academic, behavioral and attendance data to reinforce its Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). The initiative uses AI to generate instant feedback, easing teacher workload while sharpening...
Ericsson, Depa Partner to Upskill Thai Learners on AI and 5G
Ericsson has partnered with Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to embed its Ericsson Educate program into depa’s Digital Skills Roadmap, offering free AI and 5G courses to all Thai learners. The initiative supports depa’s ambition to produce at least...
Rotary Club of Antigua Donates 32 HP Laptops to Boost Digital Education in National Library
The Rotary Club of Antigua has supplied 32 HP laptops to the National Public Library, a step aimed at widening digital learning opportunities. While the donation’s monetary value and distribution plan were not disclosed, the move aligns with Rotary’s broader...
VR Simulation Boosts Nurses' Skills in Handling Aggressive Patients
Edith Cowan University researchers have piloted a 20‑minute virtual reality de‑escalation program, I‑VADE, with 221 nursing students, finding a statistically significant boost in confidence for managing aggressive patients. The immersive training emphasizes communication, situational awareness, and decision‑making, and captures interaction...
Portuguese Coach Catarina Bento Unveils Immersive, Community‑Driven Learning Model
Lisbon‑based linguistic coach Catarina Bento launched a new Portuguese learning platform that prioritises cultural immersion, community interaction and functional language use. The model, built on her experience with ADHD and a culinary‑industry background, targets busy professionals relocating to Portugal.