EdTech Insight – Amazon beefs up AI development, hiring execs from startup Adept and licensing its technology

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In recent developments, Amazon has intensified its investments in artificial intelligence, recruiting top-tier AI talent from Adept and securing licensing rights to the startup’s technology. This move fortifies Amazon’s...

EdTech Insight – Code in the cloud: Explore tools, training, and resources

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The July roundup in the developer community focuses on leveraging cloud technologies to enhance the productivity and collaboration of developers. Innovations like Microsoft Dev Box, GitHub Codespaces, and Azure-based services are...

EdTech Insight – Tech founders are shunning IPOs after extended market lull, survey finds

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The landscape of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the technology sector is witnessing a tangible shift. A recent survey from startup accelerator Techstars indicates a declining interest in pursuing an IPO among entrepreneurs, down...

EdTech Insight – How Arizona Is Working to Bridge the Semiconductor Workforce Gap – SPONSOR CONTENT FROM ARIZONA COMMERCE AUTHORITY

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points The global semiconductor industry, crucial for powering modern electronics, faces a significant workforce gap. In response, the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act has invested billions to revitalise domestic manufacturing and develop the...

EdTech Insight – Crypto company Consensys sued by SEC as regulator continues industrywide crackdown

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the expanding realm of global higher education, the realm of digital assets and the use of blockchain technology are gaining momentum. One of the chief innovators in this space, ConsenSys, a prominent blockchain firm, has recently...

EdTech Insight – Make your voice chatbots more engaging with new text to speech features

by EdTechMate | Jun 28, 2024 | Harvard Business Review, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points Azure AI Speech has introduced significant updates to its services, directly impacting chatbot efficacy and user engagement in the digital domain. The key advancements include an expansion of multilingual voices, enhanced...