Education, Skills & Workforce Development

According to the 2025 Digital News Report, more Australians are turning to social media for their news instead of traditional outlets. The University of Canberra’s News and Media Research Centre revealed that while television remains the leading source at 37%—a slight increase from 2024—more consumers are now choosing platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube over…

Artificial Intelligence and Education: Navigating the Future of Work In today’s fast-paced economy, the term “fourth industrial revolution” has gained traction, referring to the era where advanced technologies like AI, automation, and robotics are becoming integral to our everyday lives. However, the reasoning behind this label may not be immediately clear. To understand this, we…

Workers in the UK are encouraged to transform their apprehension about AI into enthusiasm by actively experimenting with the technology, as failing to do so may leave them behind those who have embraced it, according to the technology secretary. Peter Kyle urged employees and businesses to “act now” to familiarize themselves with AI, noting that…

Bill Gates: AI to Revolutionize Literacy Education in 18 Months According to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, AI chatbots could play a significant role in enhancing children’s reading and writing abilities in the next 18 months. During a dialogue at the ASU+GSV Summit held in San Diego, Gates asserted that AI technology will evolve to match…

AI Literacy in Higher Education In a collaborative announcement, the 24 Vice Chancellors of the Russell Group universities have expressed their commitment to the ethical and responsible implementation of generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT. This initiative highlights the growing recognition among institutions of higher learning regarding the need to build AI literacy among both…

The adoption of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) tools is rapidly increasing within UK higher education. A survey conducted in February, which included 1,000 students, revealed a significant surge in the use of generative AI over the past year. With this trend in mind, we aim to explore how AI is influencing students in…

Education, Legislation & Government Teachers in England Given Green Light to Use AI Teachers in England are now authorized to employ AI for assistance with low-level tasks associated with their roles, according to reports from the BBC. The Department for Education (DfE) has issued guidance permitting school staff to use AI predominantly for ‘low stakes’…

According to Peter Kyle, the UK science and technology secretary, artificial intelligence should be utilized to enhance opportunities for children with dyslexia. He emphasized the current inadequacy of human resources available to support individuals facing this learning difficulty. As someone who is dyslexic himself and leverages AI in his work, Kyle urged the government to…

Ohio State University has declared that all students will soon be integrating artificial intelligence into their academic pursuits, necessitating a blend of traditional education methods and AI proficiency. “Ohio State has the unique opportunity and obligation to equip students not just to keep pace but to excel in the future workforce,” stated university president Walter…