Topic: educational technology
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AWS Outage Disrupted College Students' Education
The AWS outage disrupted education by disabling Canvas, a key learning management system used by millions of students for coursework, communication, and resources. Students nationwide were unable to access assignments, submit work, contact instructors, or use digital textbooks, highlighting their...
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ORCA Opti Wins AI Innovation Award After Acquisition Triumph
ORCA Opti won the 2025 VALA Award for its Virtual Veterans AI chatbot, developed with the State Library of Queensland, which engages users in conversational learning about ANZAC history through a WWI soldier persona. The project was built in three months using extensive historical data, including...
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UAE, Google Offer Free Gemini Pro Access to Students
The UAE government has partnered with Google to provide university students with free access to the Gemini Pro AI platform for one year, supporting the National AI Strategy and enhancing learning, research, and content creation. This initiative aims to build national AI capabilities and leadershi...
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UAE Launches First AI Curriculum in National Education Push
The UAE has launched its first national AI curriculum for Key Stages 1-3, providing schools with complete lesson plans and resources to start teaching immediately. The curriculum will be integrated into all public schools starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, aiming to equip students with AI f...
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Ex-Spotify Execs Launch AI Learning Platform for the Curious
Oboe is a new AI learning platform founded by former Spotify executives that creates personalized courses on any topic to democratize education by consolidating learning materials. The platform generates structured educational content like essays or podcasts but currently lacks citations, placing...
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33 Startups Chosen for ITIDA's Creativa Incubation Program Third Cohort
The Creativa Incubation Program has selected 33 startups from diverse sectors like educational technology and renewable energy to receive comprehensive support. Each startup will get up to EGP 360,000 in financial and in-kind aid, along with mentorship, networking, and access to co-working spaces...
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Anchor's Founders Launch Oboe: AI-Powered Learning App After Spotify Exit
Oboe is an AI-driven learning app created by the founders of Anchor, allowing users to generate custom educational courses on any subject with a simple prompt, aiming to democratize knowledge creation. The platform uses a multi-agent architecture to quickly produce tailored courses in various for...
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Intella Secures $12.5M Led by Prosus for AI-Powered Arabic Dialect Transcription
Intella secured a $12.5 million Series A investment led by Prosus, bringing its total funding to $16.9 million to support growth and development. The company specializes in AI-driven transcription and analytics, achieving a world-record 95.73% accuracy for Arabic dialects, which sets it apart fro...
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ChatGPT Introduces New Study Mode for Better Learning
OpenAI launched Study Mode for ChatGPT to enhance student learning by prompting questions instead of direct answers, promoting critical thinking. Schools are balancing AI's educational benefits with concerns about overreliance, as studies show differences in brain activity with AI-assisted learni...
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ChatGPT's OpenAI Study Mode Enhances Guided Learning
ChatGPT's new Study Mode promotes active learning by guiding users through structured interactions, fostering deeper understanding instead of just providing answers. The feature, activated via "Study and learn," uses interactive prompts, scaffolded explanations, and knowledge checks, adapting to ...
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