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AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment  TechCrunch

Anthropic hires Sofia Wilson to support K-12 AI expansion in US schools AI On the move Appointments 9 Apr Written By Emma Thompson Anthropic adds K-12 education expertise as it scales AI deployment in US schools, with a focus on access, policy, and classroom use. Anthropic has appointed Sofia Wilson to support its US K-12 education initiatives, as the company increases its focus on deploying AI tools in schools and education systems.

AI Tutor Startup SigIQ.ai Raises $9.5M to Scale Globally | Edtech News | ETIH  EdTech Innovation Hub

K-12 Education Teacher-Free AI School to Open in Chicago Alpha School, which opened in Austin, Texas, in 2014, is set to open a K-8 location in Chicago. It charges $55,000 a year in tuition and uses "guides," in lieu of teachers, to motivate kids to complete online lessons. April 03, 2026 • Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Print Email Shutterstock (TNS) — On an unseasonably warm day in Chicago, Blake Mohseni stepped out for a walk and fielded

Skip to main content Share current article via Email Share current article via X Share current article via Reddit Share current article via LinkedIn Sci-Tech News Service Private school using AI instead of teachers enrolling in Chicago for fall By CNN Opens in new window Published: March 26, 2026 at 12:08PM EDT Alpha Schools, a private school that teaches students entirely using artificial intelligence programs, is now enrolling for classes in Chicago this fall.

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Skip to content Feedback Photo: img.etimg.com · rights & takedowns Upgrad will acquire Unacademy in an all-stock deal announced on Sunday, with Unacademy cofounder Gaurav Munjal remaining CEO. Founders said the combined company will push AI-driven products — Unacademy brings test-prep brand equity, the Airlearn language app, and offline centres — after earlier talks valued Unacademy near $300 million versus a $3.4 billion peak valuation.

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10 best AI-powered educational web app ideas to build in 2026  Hostinger

Image Credits: Sparkli Apps Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app Ivan Mehta 10:21 AM PST · January 24, 2026 Big Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited to text or voice, and kids might not find that captivating.

ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year, $40m partnership to scale the responsible use of AI and EdTech to improve foundational learning outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa, with ADQ contributing up to $20m. The announcement was made during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, alongside a visit by Bill Gates to the UAE. The initiative targets early literacy and numeracy, as nine in ten children in sub-Saharan Africa are unable to read or do basic maths by age 10, despite the

Edtech News Sponsored Startups News Best edtech startups revolutionising education in 2025 by Editorial team December 3, 2025 6 minute read image: Pexels Total 0 Shares 0 0 0 0 The education sector is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the rapid development of technology. In 2025, a new wave of EdTech startups is pushing the boundaries of how we learn, teach, and interact with educational content.