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WHAT'S NEXT?: Education will increasingly be online, just-in-time and competence-based. VR will become more mainstream in education technology. The vision of easily accessible learning will be enormously powerful and widespread in a few years. The global artificial intelligence market in the education sector will grow exponentially and post an impressive CAGR of over 39% by 2020.

  • [New] By late 2025 and early 2026, many builders will shift from learning to launching, creating a flood of ready to deploy agents marketed as cost saving and productivity boosting tools. Optimize Smart
  • [New] A new platform, Google Skills, that will bring together nearly 3,000 courses and labs in one place, including content from across Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Grow with Google and Google for Education, is scheduled to launch early 2026. Medium
  • [New] As the number of use cases expands and consumer education increases, we expect on-device GenAI capabilities to be incorporated into more mid-range devices, making them a standard must-have feature sooner rather than later-boosting GenAI share to over 70% by 2029. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
  • [New] Defence education and training cooperation will expand, with more Indian students joining the Australian Defence College in 2026 and a dedicated position at the Australian Defence Force Academy in 2027. Guidely
  • [New] By consistently integrating virtual field trips, institutions can create a dynamic learning environment that expands educational boundaries and equips students with a global perspective, preparing them for varied future opportunities. Catalina Marcuta
  • [New] Labour and education programs, including the SME Action Plan 2025-2030 and the BRICS TVET Cooperation Alliance Charter, promise inclusivity and digitalization, yet systemic integration is still lacking. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
  • [New] Education company Pearson launches AI literacy modules to help students build skills in AI that will be available in courses across STEM, business, health, and humanities. AI Literacy Institute
  • [New] AI, automation and robotics could hit 40% of registered nurses, 47% of truck drivers, 64% of accountants, 65% of teaching assistants and 89% of fast food workers, according to Sanders, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labour & Pensions. New York Post
  • [New] By 2030, Africa will not only supply millions of digitally enabled roles but also host an expanding services economy where platforms that link learning to compliant global hiring will unlock disproportionate value. Tech | Business | Economy
  • High-quality AI education could reach every child globally by the end of the decade. Educational Technology and Change Journal
  • More Canadian post-secondary students are turning to AI for school and they are eager for additional opportunities learning how to use it. CBC
  • Between local educators and the international community of education scientists, people will learn a lot by 2035 about AI in schools. The Conversation
  • The upcoming Policy Address will emphasize the integrated development of education, technology, and talent, which will not only build a rich reservoir of talent resources and knowledge for Hong Kong but also enhance its technological innovation capabilities and competitiveness. DotDotNews
  • OpenAI has launched the People-First AI Fund, a $50 million grant initiative for U.S.-based nonprofits seeking to apply artificial intelligence to strengthen education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and community resilience. Impact Funding
  • CUPE 1328 and education workers across Ontario are demanding urgent investment in hiring thousands of additional frontline education workers to ensure every student has access to the supports they need and every worker can go to work without fear of violence. financialpost
  • The British Council is calling on UK higher education and research institutions to host cohorts of Women in STEM Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year. Impact Funding
  • Working families in Wisconsin need accessible, affordable, quality child care and early learning opportunities for their children. First Five Years Fund
  • With the ability to learn from anywhere, students are seeking more flexible, global learning opportunities. Higher Education Publication
  • AI tutors will make undergraduate universities less necessary for learning, reserving them for research. Educational Technology and Change Journal
  • OpenAI has introduced the $50 million People-First AI Fund to assist U.S.-based nonprofits in utilizing AI to address challenges in education, healthcare, economic opportunity, and community-led research. Edtech Insiders
  • Between 2025 and 2035, AI is expected to revolutionise industries through automation, healthcare breakthroughs, personalised education, autonomous transportation, and sustainability solutions. AI of the Decade
  • By 2030: AI will be fully embedded in daily routines - from AI-driven cars to personalised learning platforms. AI of the Decade
  • Future-Proof: AI voice clones will dominate education, entertainment, and content monetization in 2025. Narration Box

Last updated: 22 October 2025



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