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Brown University's GAITL committee released a report in July 2026, finding that most students use generative AI but worry about long-term cognitive effects, and most syllabi lack clear AI use boundaries. In August, GAITL Phase 2 shared sample syllabus statements and continues to advance recommendations such as updating academic codes.
On September 4, the Wuhu Municipal Education Technology Center held a symposium on the "AI Innovative Top Talent Cultivation Plan" at Huicui Middle School, attended by 15 teacher representatives from 11 schools. The meeting discussed the dual-track system of "Wotu Plan" and "Tuoying Plan" to popularize AI education and select potential students. Director Xiao Ling emphasized public welfare principles, and the plan will be refined for implementation.
The Wuhu Education Bureau announced that the Wuhu Smart Education Platform has completed resource iteration, adding a special section for high-quality AI teaching resources, collecting award-winning cases from teachers to serve all teachers and students. Next, it will launch more AI learning resources in batches.
On August 28, Global Learning Foundation and STEMLearn.AI launched GLF AI Olympiad 2026 at IIT Bombay campus, targeting students in grades 3-10 across India, aiming to reach 1 million students, a 100x increase from the inaugural year. The initiative is supported by AICTE, IIIT Allahabad, and includes participation from Uttar Pradesh government schools.
IIM Ahmedabad partnered with OpenAI in February 2026 to use ChatGPT Edu for training, practical projects, and industry-related work for students, faculty, and staff. The institute also launched the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of AI and a two-year blended MBA in Business Analytics and AI.
UAE schools have started implementing a nationwide AI curriculum covering public and private schools. The curriculum includes AI data, algorithms, applications, risks, and ethics, using play-based lessons and real-world applications. The rollout follows government approval.
DGIST in South Korea officially launched the first cohort of its AI Microdegree program in September 2026, targeting IT professionals with about 10 years of experience. The program received 96 applicants for 20 spots, a 4.8-to-1 competition rate. Courses run from September to December in a blended format, with a certificate awarded upon completing six courses.
On September 7, Icecream Edu signed a business agreement with Naver Cloud and Klavi to jointly develop and operate an AI-based personalized learning and growth platform. Icecream Edu will provide education-specific AI expertise, learning content, and data, while Naver Cloud and Klavi will offer AI cloud infrastructure capabilities. The three parties plan to jointly sell products to educational institutions and enterprises and participate in public sector AI and big data projects.
The University of Hawaiʻi launched a free online course 'Artificial Intelligence for Hawaiʻi' in September 2026, open to the public without affiliation or login. The 12-chapter course covers AI basics, responsible use, education, and industry applications, incorporating Hawaiian values and cultural perspectives. It is part of UH's broader AI strategy.
On September 8, 2026, the Ningguo Education and Sports Bureau announced the winning bid for the AI classroom project at the Development Zone Experimental School, with China Telecom Anhui Branch winning at 478,129 yuan. The project number is AHZZCG-2026013, the purchaser is the Ningguo Education and Sports Bureau, and the agency is Anhui Zhongheng Construction Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.
Kentucky's Council on Postsecondary Education formed an AI task force to make every college student in the state fluent in AI. Eastern Kentucky University's AI strategies director, Dr. Lisa Blue, is working with the state-funded group to spread her AI proficiency pathway across all Kentucky higher education institutions. EKU held its first AI symposium four years ago and launched a 'Living with AI' course last spring.
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U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer unveiled a bipartisan plan at George Washington Middle School in Ridgewood, New Jersey, to lock away student cellphones during the school day and use federal grants to build AI labs. The centerpiece is the AI LABS Act, announced with California Rep. Jay Obernolte, which would direct the U.S. Department of Education to create a grant program for K-12 schools to establish AI labs and train teachers. The bill also requires the department to study resource distribution and issue recommendations.
The Government of Rajasthan, through DoIT&C, has launched an official AI foundational course, free and open to all citizens. The course is bilingual (English and Hindi), delivered via the State LMS with self-paced learning. Completers receive a government certificate.
