My recent work has very much deepened my understanding of just how much is happening at the intersection of AI and education — particularly in global contexts.
That experience inspired me to start curating weekly updates to help others make sense of the rapid developments in this space. There’s a lot of noise, and my goal is to surface what’s most relevant, actionable, or thought-provoking.
Here’s the global snapshot of news this week.
AI in Education updates from Africa: Connected Africa Summit 2025
At the Connected Africa Summit 2025, Meta showcased its Llama large language model integrated with the FoondaMate app, highlighting AI’s potential to enhance educational access across the continent. FoondaMate allows students to ask questions, access past papers, and receive explanations in real time. Now integrated with Llama, during the demonstration the chatbot responded clearly, step by step, and in conversational language. Read more at https://techweez.com/2025/05/29/meta-foondamate-ai-learning-connected-africa-2025/
Daystar University announced plans to host a conference on AI and Higher Education in Africa in 2026, aiming to foster AI literacy and integration among African youth. Read more at https://www.daystar.ac.ke/blog/posts/439/daystar-university-champions-ai-integration-for-africa-s-youth.html
AI in Education updates from Asia: Chulalongkorn University and AI
AI Singapore and the United Nations Development Programme signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand AI literacy in six pilot countries across Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean. Read more at https://www.undp.org/policy-centre/singapore/press-releases/ai-singapore-and-united-nations-development-programme-collaborate-close-ai-literacy-divide-transform
Chulalongkorn University held the 4th International Conference on Educational System Management Leadership, focusing on the role of AI in shaping future educational leadership and system management. Read more at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/240144/
AI in Education updates from Latin America: ProFuturo and UNDP on AI and education
ProFuturo Observatory emphasized the need for thoughtful AI integration in Latin American education systems to avoid past mistakes and ensure equitable, sustainable digital transformation. Read more at https://profuturo.education/en/observatory/trends/artificial-intelligence-and-education-in-latin-america-how-to-avoid-the-mistakes-of-the-past/
The UNDP Human Development Report 2025 identifies AI as a key opportunity to accelerate inclusive development in Latin America and the Caribbean, despite ongoing challenges like inequality and slow growth. Read more at https://www.globalissues.org/news/2025/05/22/39931
AI in Education updates from the United States: AI at Illinois community colleges and Pace University
Greenwich Public Schools are considering a formal policy to guide AI use by students and staff, emphasizing responsible and ethical application within academic and professional standards. Read more at https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/education/article/greenwich-public-schools-ai-20347789.php
Illinois lawmakers approved a bill prohibiting community colleges from using AI as the sole method of teaching, ensuring human instructors remain central to education delivery. Read more at https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-ai-food-allergen-seat-belt-bills-20341065.php
At its recent graduation ceremony, Pace University employed AI-generated voices to read graduates’ names, sparking mixed reactions about the personalization and appropriateness of AI in such events. Read more at https://nypost.com/2025/05/23/tech/college-grads-shocked-as-names-are-read-at-commencement-by-ai-what-a-beautiful-personal-touch
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