EdTech Insight – Novel proteins: Consumer appetite for sustainably made ingredients

by EdTechMate | Mar 21, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Innovation in the biotechnology sector has led to the development of novel food ingredients, which promise to decarbonize the food system, enhance food security, and cater to flexitarian consumers. A survey of over 1,500...

EdTech Insight – What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)?

by EdTechMate | Mar 21, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing towards a significant milestone known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which holds the promise of capabilities comparable to human cognition. The transformative...

EdTech Insight – Are women’s prime working years in peril?

by EdTechMate | Mar 21, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points In a recent report by McKinsey, senior partners Kweilin Ellingrud and Lucy Pérez outline the pervasive health gaps that disadvantage women, notably in areas that extend beyond reproductive health. They point to...

EdTech Insight – Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share in first major social media offering since 2019

by EdTechMate | Mar 20, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Reddit, a significant player in the social media domain, recently priced its IPO at $34 a share, reflecting a company valuation of nearly $6.5 billion, which is a deviation from its earlier private market valuation of $10 billion....

EdTech Insight – The rocky road ahead for AI

by EdTechMate | Mar 20, 2024 | CIO, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points The landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education briskly evolved throughout 2023, with the widespread adoption of tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E. The primary innovations span the integration of Large Language...