Coursera

Coursera Announces Leadership Transition

Press Release – January 29, 2025 – MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR) today announced that Jeff Maggioncalda has decided to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Member of the Board. Greg Hart has been named President and CEO, and Member of the Board, effective February 3, 2025. Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Andrew Ng said, “Greg is … Continue reading Coursera Announces Leadership Transition

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation

GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

Press Release – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | January 28, 2025 ― During the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and The Rockefeller Foundation introduced nearly two dozen new energy access projects in 11 African countries and across the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the largest regional economic organization in Africa. The projects are funded through … Continue reading GEAPP and Rockefeller Foundation Advance New Energy Access Projects in More than a Dozen African Countries

2U

2U Names Kees Bol Chief Executive Officer

Veteran edtech executive to lead 2U and advance mission to expand access to transformative education Matt Leavy appointed Chief Operating Officer to accelerate 2U’s growth and drive operational excellence Press Release – Arlington, VA–January 23, 2025 – 2U, a global leader in education technology, today announced the appointment of Kees Bol as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 27. Bol brings over a decade of education … Continue reading 2U Names Kees Bol Chief Executive Officer

UNESCO

UNESCO dedicates the International Day of Education 2025 to Artificial Intelligence

The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has decided to dedicate International Education Day 2025 (Friday 24 January) to the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence. She is calling on UNESCO’s Member States to invest in training both teachers and students on the responsible use of this technology within the field of education. Press Release – 20 January 2025 – Last update:21 January 2025 “AI offers … Continue reading UNESCO dedicates the International Day of Education 2025 to Artificial Intelligence

Taiwanese Companies

Taiwanese Companies Lead Innovation in AI-Powered Smart Wearables

Press Release – TAIPEI, Dec. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the rapidly evolving tech landscape, smart wearable devices enriched with artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) are redefining the boundaries of innovation. Leading the charge, members of the AI on Chip Industrial Cooperation Strategic Alliance, including Jorjin, Singular Wings Medical, and SoundLand, are demonstrating formidable expertise by leveraging their distinctive technological capabilities.  Jorjin has made significant strides … Continue reading Taiwanese Companies Lead Innovation in AI-Powered Smart Wearables