Mentor Collective, the leading Mentorship Operating System, has introduced Conversation Sparks, its first AI-driven feature designed to close the “mentorship confidence gap” and strengthen human connections at scale.
360Learning, the world’s leading collaborative learning platform, is expanding its AI capabilities with the launch of AI Companion, a personalized assistant designed to enhance every user’s learning journey. Initially featuring a Search mode, the AI Companion helps learners discover answers, proprietary knowledge, and tailored recommendations, with additional modes coming soon for coaching, data insights, and platform usage.
The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is partnering with AI and L&D expert Josh Cavalier to launch a new certificate program designed to help talent development professionals harness generative AI in learning design and delivery.
A new nonprofit community, Women Applying AI (WAAI), has officially launched in Boston, debuting during Boston AI Week with an event at Microsoft’s NERD Center on September 26. The organization aims to equip women with the skills and confidence to apply AI in their careers and communities, from hands-on practice to leadership opportunities.
Kahoot!, the global learning and engagement platform, has introduced a suite of AI-powered features to help students succeed in the 2025 school year. The new tools are designed to save time, reduce exam anxiety, and make self-study more engaging—both online and offline.
Udemy (Nasdaq: UDMY) has released its 2026 Global Learning & Skills Trends Report, revealing how AI adoption is reshaping workforce development—and highlighting a major readiness gap. While AI tools proliferate, only 1% of employers feel fully prepared for their impact, according to McKinsey research cited in the report.
1.As children spend more time in online gaming environments, what new risks have emerged that traditional moderation methods can’t keep up with? Traditional moderation tools typically rely on keyword filters or user reports, which means harmful behavior often goes unnoticed until after damage has been done. The reality is that risk in online games doesn’t…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s workforce is on the cusp of a massive digital skills shift—230 million jobs will demand digital know-how by 2030, according to the World Bank. Yet less than 20% of workers currently get formal training. Nairobi-based fintech giant Craft Silicon and U.S. AI startup MindHYVE.ai think they have a fix.
AI isn’t just remaking industries—it’s now on the syllabus. Cognizant has announced its participation in the AI Education Taskforce meeting at the White House, joining more than 100 organizations and senior U.S. officials to help drive a national strategy for AI education.
