Education AI Impact News

Coursera + Udemy (Dec 2025):

These two giants entered a definitive merger agreement to form a $2.5 billion global powerhouse, combining Coursera's university-led content with Udemy's marketplace skills training.

upGrad + Unacademy (March 2026):

In a massive consolidation of the Indian edtech sector, upGrad announced the acquisition of Unacademy in an all-stock deal, creating a combined entity that significantly challenges existing market leaders.

IIT Kharagpur Executive AI Programmes (April 2026)

IIT Kharagpur launched new online executive programmes focused on Generative AI and agent-based systems for professionals.

China's "AI Empowering Education" (April 2026):

China's Ministry of Education unveiled a national manifesto mandating AI integration across all tiers of education by 2030, including adding AI to teacher certification exams..