OpenAI’s Intelligence and Investigations team uncovers how AI is being used to both commit and prevent scams. OpenAI has revealed new insights into how artificial intelligence is being used by both scammers and individuals trying to avoid them. The update comes from a LinkedIn post by OpenAI Global Affairs, following comments from Jack Stubbs, a lead member of the company’s Intelligence and Investigations team, during the latest OpenAI Forum titled Scams in the Age of AI. AI tools help ex...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Former Microsoft and Nerdy executive takes on new role as Coursera expands enterprise learning strategy. Coursera has named Anthony Salcito as its new General Manager, Enterprise, as the company strengthens its focus on workforce skills and institutional partnerships. The appointment was shared by Salcito in a LinkedIn post and confirmed by Coursera Chief Executive Officer Greg Hart. Coursera, an online learning platform working with universities and industry partners, delivers courses, degre...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Oxford University’s Blatvanik School of Government has launched the first global initiative dedicated to using AI in justice - Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice - in collaboration with the Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ). The Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice will focus on using AI to advance access to justice, highlighting unlawful cyber operations and protecting human rights in the digital age. The institute will bring together Blatvanik School’s convening power a...| EdTech Innovation Hub
On-demand delivery provider Deliveroo has partnered with student verification platform UNiDAYS to offer students in the UK and Ireland free delivery for three years. As of last month, students can verify their student status through UNiDAYS to unlock the free delivery offer on orders over £15 at restaurants and £25 at shops. Students can also now access exclusive offers and rewards through Deliveroo Plus Saver. The partnership is also available in France and will launch in Italy at the en...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Media group Holtzbrinck, which owns Macmillan Learning, has announced the launch of the Holtzbrinck AI Hub in San Francisco, aiming to scale and put into action ideas in education, science, and media. The AI Hub connects Holtzbrinck’s network of researchers, publishers, and educators with startups, technologists, and investors. It aims to create a link between Europe and the US, supporting collaboration and scaling ideas faster. "At Holtzbrinck, we don’t just watch AI transform science, e...| EdTech Innovation Hub
WorldQuant University and Equity Group Foundation have signed an agreement to collaborate on quantitative education programs in East and Central Africa, setting a framework for joint planning, progress reviews, and information sharing. WorldQuant University, a U.S.-based not-for-profit institution providing free, accredited programs in financial engineering and data science, has formed a partnership with Equity Group Foundation to increase access to quantitative education across East and Cent...| EdTech Innovation Hub
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office has partnered with higher education technology specialist Liaison to modernize the student apps used across the state’s 116 community colleges. Liaison will lead the development of next-generation online apps serving 2.1 million students across 73 districts - said to be the largest system of higher education in the US - aiming to simplify the path to college. The partnership will also strengthen data accuracy, while protecting against ...| EdTech Innovation Hub
HopSkipDrive has appointed Tom Alderman as chief financial officer and Adam Fisher as vice president of sales as the company expands its network of school and district partnerships. HopSkipDrive, a technology company providing transportation for students and families, has announced two senior appointments to its executive team. Tom Alderman joins as chief financial officer, and Adam Fisher becomes vice president of sales. The company said the new hires will help scale operations and strengthe...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Ruvna, a safety platform for K-12 schools, has announced a new strategic partnership with emergency response provider Noonlight. The two organizations have launched Runva 911, which will provide automatic alerts to first responders when school staff initiate an emergency event, removing the need for separate 911 calls. Runva 911 should also reduce critical response times. "Every second matters during a school emergency, and staff shouldn't lose time placing phone calls or switching systems," ...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Teachmate has added Daniel Emmerson as the third member of its Advisory Group, tasked with independent oversight on ethics, safety, and compliance in AI for education. Teachmate, an education technology company developing AI tools for schools and teachers, has appointed Daniel Emmerson to the Teachmate Advisory Group. The panel was established to provide external expertise across education, technology, and governance, helping the company shape responsible AI solutions for classrooms. The grou...| EdTech Innovation Hub
The School of Coding & AI, a digital skills provider based in Wolverhampton, UK, has unveiled a £2.5 million state-of-the-art facility in Birmingham aimed at increasing access to AI training. Using a disused upper floor of the school’s Birmingham campus, which was opened in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton earlier this year, the facility offers AI labs, an interactive AI avatar, game design facilities, a podcast room, and an in-house research centre. Manny Athwal, School ...| EdTech Innovation Hub
MindHYVE, an AI specialist, has announced a new partnership with the California Institute of AI (CIAI), bringing MindHYVE’s learning platform to CIAI’s mission to make AI literacy universal. CIAI’s learning program The Dawn Directive will use MindHYVE’s reasoner models, allowing for personalized and scalable learning on six topics: AI Literacy, Fluency, Applications, Ethics, Education, and Future Skills. MindHYVE claims the partnership is the first educational framework fully co-creat...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Wolters Kluwer Health has announced an updated Lippincott DocuCare, a simulated academic EHR integrated with the Lippincott learning suite to help nursing students build documentation skills and practice readiness. Wolters Kluwer Health, which develops clinical technology and learning products for healthcare education and practice, has introduced the next generation of Lippincott DocuCare. The academic EHR is designed to mirror common clinical systems and to help nursing students bridge class...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Anthropic, an AI start-up and the creator of Claude, has announced plans to open its second office in Asia Pacific with an office in Bengaluru, India due to open in 2026. AI research company Anthropic, creator of the Claude family of large language models, is expanding operations to India with a new office set to open in Bengaluru in early 2026. The move marks Anthropic’s second Asia-Pacific location after Tokyo and reflects growing adoption of its Claude AI tools among Indian enterprises a...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Thunder, a Salesforce Ventures-backed consultancy, and USC Marshall School of Business have announced the launch of the USC Agentic AI Research Lab, dedicated to giving students, researchers, and businesses the tools they need to thrive in an agentic-AI environment. The USC Agentic AI Research Lab aims to provide a hub for students and industry leaders to collaborate and address how agentic AI will change business strategy, organizational design, workforce skills, and investments. The lab wil...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Avanti, an online learning platform for educators, has added a new set of features, platform updates and content that aim to make professional learning more accessible to K-12 educators. The updates include a new, more intuitive user interface, a streamlined dashboard and a single log-in. Avanti has also introduced a new integrated AI assistant that offers real-time guidance, personalized recommendations, and learning support to users. The platform has also added new subscription options incl...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Canva has introduced a new integration that lets users generate, edit, and translate designs directly in ChatGPT, marking a major step in merging visual creativity with conversational AI. Following OpenAI’s announcement of in-chat apps and its new Apps SDK, Canva has launched a feature that enables users to design, edit, and preview visuals directly within ChatGPT. The move builds on Canva’s earlier deep research connector, which allowed users to find and summarize existing Canva content ...| EdTech Innovation Hub
OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane has detailed new initiatives focused on AI access, workforce development, and equitable economic impact. OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research and deployment company behind ChatGPT, is emphasizing its goal of broad, equitable access to AI technology. In a recent LinkedIn post, Chris Lehane, Chief Global Affairs Officer at OpenAI, said the company views AI “as a right” and believes that “democratizing access to AI and its benefits i...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Teachers have blasted the UK's special educational needs system, with only 10% believing it works well for children. 72% say the current system fails kids, yet 56% expect anticipated reforms to negatively impact SEND pupils with complex needs. But even before the government's promised reforms are fully detailed, educators have expressed overwhelming pessimism about anticipated changes. 67% fear any changes will increase mainstream provision without adequate support. A survey of 1,023 teachers...| EdTech Innovation Hub
Following the recent approval of the policy, MindHYVE.ai will work with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, with a focus on AI education, workforce transformation and responsible adoption.| EdTech Innovation Hub
Discover The ETIH Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating global excellence in EdTech. Explore 23 award categories, key dates, FAQ, and entry details. Recognising innovation across K–12, higher education, workforce development, AI, and lifelong learning.| EdTech Innovation Hub
