EdTech Insight – The Philippine economy in 2024: Stronger for longer?

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The year 2023 marked significant economic growth for the Philippines, with a GDP growth rate of 5.6 percent and a prediction of continued resilience and ascendancy in 2024. This development was driven by a restitution of commercial...

EdTech Insight – Six lessons for incoming university presidents

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Key innovations and trends in higher education leadership transitions are at the forefront, considering the ripple effects of these pivotal periods on institutions. University presidencies are experiencing a rapid...

EdTech Insight – Latinos in Hollywood: Amplifying voices, expanding horizons

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The McKinsey analysis indicates a significant economic and cultural impact of Latinos in the United States, particularly in media consumption. Despite their substantial contributions, Latinos remain underrepresented in Hollywood,...

EdTech Insight – The power of pace in technology

by EdTechMate | Mar 7, 2024 | McKinsey, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The discussion between Erik Schmiegelow, CEO of Hivemind Technologies, and McKinsey partner Thomas Delaet focuses on the critical role of speed in digital transformations within complex environments. Key insights include the benefits...

EdTech Insight – Meta is building a giant AI model to power its ‘entire video ecosystem,’ exec says

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

Executive Summary and Main Points In a significant strategic move, Meta Platforms Inc. is advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, specifically focusing on developing an AI system poised to revolutionize the video recommendation engine utilized across...