EdTech Insight – DEV x AI kehittäjätapahtuma tulee taas 23.5.2024

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The “Developer x AI 2024” webinar, hosted by Microsoft Finland, is an upcoming event that emphasizes cutting-edge practices in AI and software development. This year’s key focus is on GitHub Copilot and Azure AI...

EdTech Insight – Finetune Small Language Model (SLM) Phi-3 using Azure Machine Learning

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The recent advancements in language models, specifically Small Language Models (SLMs) like Phi-2 by Microsoft Research, have introduced a variety of innovations and trends within the edtech sector. The main points concerning these...

EdTech Insight – China’s Ant Group doubles down on global expansion with cross-border payments offering Alipay+

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, is significantly expanding the reach of its digital payment offering, Alipay+, aiming to facilitate seamless global transactions. Serving as a unification tool, Alipay+ connects users to 88 million...

EdTech Insight – A seven-point guide to getting the net-zero transition on track

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In confronting the urgent challenge to transition to net-zero emissions, CEOs and policymakers are tasked with implementing critical strategies outlined in seven essential steps. These steps focus on: Deploying cost-effective...

EdTech Insight – From hire to inspire: Getting—and keeping—Gen Z in manufacturing

by EdTechMate | May 6, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The convergence of new technologies and the influx of Generation Z are influencing manufacturing, with parallels to educational shifts in digital transformation. The latest research reveals Gen Z’s workforce...