Four Australian universities have partnered with OpenAI to expand the use of AI tools in education, including institution-wide access, new teaching programs, and frameworks for responsible AI use. UNSW Sydney extended ChatGPT Edu access to over 80,000 students and staff, while the University of Sydney plans to roll it out to all students in 2027. La Trobe University introduced AI-focused degree programs, and Adelaide University enhanced cybersecurity capabilities using OpenAI technologies.
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South Africa ranks 13th out of 56 Commonwealth countries in the 2026 Commonwealth Youth AI Readiness Index, scoring 56.8. The index, compiled by the Ayre Think Tank, assesses AI readiness across 56 Commonwealth nations. South Africa has partnered with Google and Microsoft to provide AI training, offering 10,000 scholarships.
On 5 November 2026, the EU launched an Education and Skills Package, including EDU-EDIC, AI literacy measures, and vocational training initiatives. The European Digital Infrastructure Consortium on Education (EDU-EDIC) was established on 3 November, aiming to support trusted AI and digital services for schools. The EU plans to integrate AI literacy into primary and secondary education, with a pilot AI Literacy Certificate during the 2027–2028 school year.
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The Fogang County Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with Guangzhou City Construction Vocational College (Qingyuan Campus), held a public AI application training session, with over 120 employees from more than 50 enterprises participating. The training focused on practical AI skills such as AI copywriting and intelligent table processing to enhance the digital office capabilities of enterprise employees.
The board of Zhenhua Middle School in Malaysia issued a statement regarding the AI-generated nudity incident involving a Form Five student, emphasizing that protecting student privacy does not equate to avoiding responsibility. The board coordinated with the Ministry of Education, the State Education Department, and the police to ensure the safety, dignity, privacy, and mental well-being of the affected students. A multi-party meeting was held on November 3, with the Deputy Minister of Education Huang Jiahe and the Deputy Minister of Communications Zhang Nianqun among the attendees, resulting in specific progress such as psychological counseling and parent communication.
Keda Xunfei launched the teacher intelligent agent Xunfei Star, which supports zero-code generation of H5 interactive courseware. The product is based on long-term memory capabilities and industry-academia cooperation, providing functions such as lesson preparation, teaching, and home-school collaboration. It has connected Bilibili, Douyin, and other platform materials and supports converting them into teaching applications.
Google launched a free live stream training for veteran and military-spouse entrepreneurs, focusing on practical AI applications in operations, customer outreach, and time management. The event, organized by Grow with Google in collaboration with American Corporate Partners and Blue Star Families, will be held on November 9 and broadcast on YouTube.
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Canadian schools face a choice: enable AI search or lose access to Google's mainstream search engine. Google announced that students will not be able to use its mainstream search engine unless schools enable AI tools. This policy affects the Canadian education system, involving applications such as Google Classroom and Gmail.
The Delaware Council on Educational Technology issued generative AI guidelines in 2024 but did not establish binding statewide rules. A 2026 Stanford University study warned that AI could undermine students' independent learning abilities. Delaware is exploring regulatory frameworks for AI in classrooms.
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Google will default to turning off AI tools for K-12 student accounts, including Gemini and Search features. The adjustment targets schools that have already enabled Gemini and requires administrators to manually activate the tools. The change has drawn criticism from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who accused the company of abusing its market dominance.
ABB Robotics and NVIDIA have launched an industrial physical AI education program, including hands-on courses and certification. The white paper states that 53% of companies are building AI literacy, while 84% have not redesigned jobs around AI. The project will be showcased at the NVIDIA GTC Berlin conference.
iFLYTEK AI Learning Machine led the drafting of the group standard 'Technical Requirements for AI Learning Machine Precision Learning System', standard number T/WEA 364-2026, proposed by the national-level social organization China Wisdom Engineering Research Association, covering system architecture, functional requirements, performance indicators, security and privacy, and is the first group standard for the AI learning machine precision learning scenario in China.
Canada released an AI strategy, investing 2 billion Canadian dollars to promote AI development. The strategy involves education and talent development. It includes AI Advantage and AI Policy Compass courses. The event took place on November 5, 2026. The participants include the Public Policy Forum and Mila institution.
In 2025, the Haizhu District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau launched a comprehensive digital literacy and skills training program. In 2026, the bureau continued to implement the AI technical skills enhancement initiative. The program included online platforms and offline courses, attracting nearly 7,000 participants. The organizer is the Haizhu District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.
Trajectory secured a $450 million Series A round led by Sequoia at a $3 billion valuation. The company developed a continuous learning platform to optimize AI models for specialized fields. Its clients include Decagon, Mercor, and Nvidia.
On November 1, the 'Education in the AI Era' large-scale lecture and the launch of the new book 'Uniting Hearts and Walking Together' were held at Dake Primary School, hosted by the Loudi Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Liu Hongbing, Director of the Research Office of the Provincial CPPCC, Li Lijian, Chairman of the Municipal CPPCC, and Chen Weizhi, Vice Chairman, attended and presented books to schools, communities, and agencies. The book, about 220,000 words, records the 8-year public welfare performance of the Yunli Committee Studio, showcasing its commitment to public welfare and serving the people.
