An HP Futures 2026 report finds 82% of Indian students worry AI speeds up academic work at the expense of deeper learning, despite optimism about AI careers.
AI is changing school admissions and marketing through chatbots, personalised campaigns and automated enquiries, while raising questions about parent trust and human engagement.
Google announces new AI initiatives in India spanning agriculture, crop science and education, alongside $15 million in funding to support small businesses.
IIT Kharagpur launches a free AI tutor with a Scan & Ask feature and an online GATE-JAM preparation platform to improve access to personalised learning across India.
Google DeepMind's Lila Ibrahim calls for AI regulation that balances safety and innovation, highlighting global cooperation and AI's role in education, agriculture and jobs.
Two Delhi students develop SARA AI, a voice-first learning assistant for visually impaired learners, selected among the top 20 projects in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026.
IIT Ropar has launched AVNI, an AI-powered platform that helps children identify plants and crops while learning about agriculture through everyday surroundings.
A China-Southeast Asia programme brought together over 100 educators and policymakers to explore AI, STEM, digital equity and teacher training for rural communities.
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women has launched Tamil Nadu's first Agentic AI Campus, integrating Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise into learning and campus operations.
Gates Foundation will invest at least $1 billion over two years to expand AI access across healthcare, education, agriculture and digital infrastructure.
IIT Madras-incubated Bodhan AI has launched four open AI models covering speech, translation and OCR to support multilingual education across Indian languages.
BRICS education ministers have adopted a roadmap focused on AI, skills, research and student mobility as member nations deepen cooperation on future-ready education.
A UNESCO-linked STEM institute is seeking AI and education experts globally as it expands efforts to advance responsible AI adoption in learning systems.
AI is rapidly transforming workplaces across education, marketing, HR and operations by automating tasks and reshaping productivity expectations.
Google has launched AI-powered NEET practice tests on Gemini, expanding its role in education and exam preparation.
upGrad announces integration of OpenAI tools across its curriculum to bolster AI skills development and learning outcomes as part of broader efforts to expand AI education in India.
Can AI truly reason, or is it only predicting patterns? As AI enters high-stakes fields like healthcare, finance, and law, its limits, risks, and role alongside human judgment are under scrutiny.
Vedantu raises $11M via convertible notes from existing investors to fuel AI-driven learning expansion and prepare for IPO in 2026.
AI-driven funnels are reshaping edtech in India with personalised learning, job readiness tools, and vernacular reach, boosting retention and engagement.
OpenAI partners with IIT Madras, pledges $500,000 grant and 500,000 ChatGPT licenses to boost AI-powered education in India.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Study Mode in India to promote active learning and prevent misuse of AI for homework. Free, multilingual, and tutor-like support.
AI is increasing demand for B-school graduates, with employers valuing candidates skilled in strategy and technology, says GMAC’s latest survey.
