AI-powered adaptive learning interfaces: a user experience study in education platforms
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AI-powered adaptive learning interfaces: a user experience study in education platforms

The study evaluated the user experience of adaptive learning platforms Khan Academy, Coursera, and Codecademy in teaching HTML, revealing Codecademy as the fastest for task completion and Khan Academy as the most satisfying for users. It highlighted that while AI-powered adaptive features were subtle and minimally impactful, core interactivity was the primary driver of a positive user experience, suggesting a need for more discoverable and engaging adaptive tools in educational technology.

Inclusive Use of AI in Research and Higher Education

Inclusive Use of AI in Research and Higher Education

UNU-IAS experts actively participated in the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025, focusing on the theme "AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future," where they led discussions on AI's role in higher education and governance. The conference, part of the UNU Milestone Series, gathered global stakeholders to explore AI's potential in advancing the SDGs while emphasizing ethical, inclusive, and human-centered development.

McGill will establish an AI education and research centre in India

McGill will establish an AI education and research centre in India

McGill University has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in AI education and research in India, aiming to expand its global presence and strengthen international partnerships. The centre, set to launch in May 2027, will offer a master's-level program combining academic foundation with applied learning and industry engagement, supported by the Jubilant Bhartia Group.

McGill will establish an AI education and research centre in India

McGill will establish an AI education and research centre in India

McGill University is establishing a centre of excellence in AI education and research in India, aiming to expand its global presence and strengthen international partnerships. The centre, set to launch in May 2027, will offer a master's-level program and is a collaboration with the Jubilant Bhartia Group, which will provide the necessary resources and connections to India's AI and technology sectors.

Pearson data links AI study tools to surge in active reading among college students

Pearson data links AI study tools to surge in active reading among college students

Pearson's analysis of nearly 80 million student interactions reveals that AI study tools embedded in digital higher education materials significantly enhance active reading behaviors, which are crucial for academic success. The study found that AI tools, when responsibly integrated into course content, can transform passive consumption into active engagement, with students using strategies like highlighting and note-taking, leading to improved comprehension and retention.

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, McGill University collaborate to launch AI education and research centre

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, McGill University collaborate to launch AI education and research centre

The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and McGill University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research, aimed at bridging the gap between academic learning and industry applications to produce job-ready AI engineers. This initiative will offer a Master's program combining academic foundations with applied learning and industry engagement, supporting India's vision of becoming a global AI powerhouse and serving as a research hub for AI solutions tailored to India's digital transformation.

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation & McGill University to launch CoE in AI education and research in India

Jubilant Bhartia Foundation & McGill University to launch CoE in AI education and research in India

The Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and McGill University have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in AI Education and Research, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry applications by producing job-ready AI engineers and future research leaders. This initiative will offer a Master's program focusing on strong academic foundations, applied learning, and industry engagement, while also serving as a research hub for AI solutions tailored to India's digital transformation.

‘Students can’t reason’: Teachers warn AI is fueling a crisis in kids’ ability to think

‘Students can’t reason’: Teachers warn AI is fueling a crisis in kids’ ability to think

The Brookings Institution's report highlights concerns that AI's ease of use is leading to a "great unwiring" of students' cognitive abilities, as they increasingly rely on AI tools like ChatGPT for academic tasks, resulting in cognitive atrophy and a decline in critical thinking skills. The report suggests a three-pillar framework—Prosper, Prepare, and Protect—to adapt education systems to AI, emphasizing the need for ethical integration, privacy safeguards, and the use of AI as a complement to human judgment rather than a replacement.

The Robodog that exposed India’s AI education crisis

The Robodog that exposed India’s AI education crisis

The incident involving a Galgotias University professor claiming to have developed a robodog, which was later alleged to be a purchased Unitree Go2, highlights the challenges in India's AI ecosystem, where the emphasis on appearances over genuine innovation has led to a credibility crisis. Despite India's high ranking in AI vibrancy, the country's limited R&D investment, low patent share, and reliance on optics over substance reveal systemic issues in nurturing true AI research and development capabilities.