Weekly Update on AI Education May 2, 2025
As I mentioned last week, I am trying something new and seeing how much I can keep up with. As some of you know, I am collaborating on the Ai-for-education.org initiative through my work at the Team4Tech Foundation.
As part of that work we are focused on supporting education in under-resourced communities. In my role, I have to be sure to keep up with what is happening on a global scale.
I am on week three of trying to share what I am learning about (let’s see how this works). Here is a recap from this week from my little corner of the world.
🌍 Africa
Honoris United Universities Showcases Generative AI Innovation at THE Africa Universities Summit 2025. Innovation remains a core pillar of the network’s mission to transform lives through relevant education for lifetime success. https://cw39.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/808116509/honoris-united-universities-showcases-generative-ai-innovation-at-the-africa-universities-summit-2025/
The Frontier AI Accelerator has officially opened its call for applications, targeting African founders developing AI-powered solutions across key sectors including health, education, agriculture, and climate. The program is seeking innovative startups at the forefront of technology who require advanced computing resources such as GPUs and edge computing capabilities. https://techafricanews.com/2025/04/30/frontier-ai-accelerator-opens-for-african-innovators
🌏 Asia
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is partnering with the University of Tokyo to create an AI education curriculum. https://www.techinasia.com/news/indonesia-university-of-tokyo-partner-for-create-ai-curriculum
🌎 Latin America
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, proposed that Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) promote the creation of a university network with AI experts. https://colombiaone.com/2025/04/30/colombia-petro-celac-ai-latin-america/
🇺🇸 United States
As AI data centers drive up U.S. electricity demand, Google is funding the training of tens of thousands of new electricians to help alleviate power shortages. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/google-funding-electrician-training-ai-power-crunch-intensifies-2025-04-30/
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy expressed concerns about the rapid adoption of AI and the readiness of the U.S. education system to equip people for an AI-driven future. https://www.businessinsider.com/andy-jassy-amazon-ceo-ai-speed-2025-4
A recent report by Common Sense Media warns against AI companionship apps for individuals under 18, citing risks such as exposure to sexually explicit content and negative impacts on mental health. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ai-ratings/social-ai-companions
