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Anthropic launches free Claude for Teachers platform for verified US K-12 educators

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based AI safety company Anthropic has launched Claude for Teachers, a free premium AI product for verified K-12 educators in the United States. The platform connects to academic standards across all 50 states and nine curriculum and assessment connectors at launch.

OpenAI Academy releases ChatGPT training series for journalists and news organisation teams

Author: Archie Villaflores

US-based AI company OpenAI has launched a four-video ChatGPT training series for journalists and news organisations through its Academy for News Organizations. The tutorials cover newsroom prompts, repeatable workflows, Skills and AI agent design for daily editorial use.

Learnmore launches Level 3 and Level 4 AI and data apprenticeships to address UK skills shortage

Author: Archie Villaflores

UK training provider Learnmore has launched four apprenticeship programmes in AI and data science at Level 3 and Level 4, addressing widespread skills shortages across UK organisations. Research found 97% of organisations report at least one AI skills gap, with 57% identifying technical shortfalls in data science.

MESO education technology company expands across three Dublin innovation hubs to advance AI tools

Author: Archie Villaflores

Irish education technology company MESO has expanded across three innovation hubs in Dublin, establishing a presence at the Trinity Innovation Hub, the ADAPT Centre at Trinity College Dublin and NovaUCD. The expansion supports the development of AI tools designed to reduce teacher workload and personalise learning.

Cork teenage founders launch Kríos AI sales training platform targeting outbound sales teams

Author: Archie Villaflores

Three Cork teenagers have launched Kríos, an AI-powered sales training platform offering realistic roleplay practice and instant coaching feedback for sales teams. The startup has entered pilot programmes with its first customers and is targeting expansion into the UK and US markets.

ITAA introduces €250 training credit scheme to support professional development across Irish travel industry

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Irish Travel Agents Association has launched a €250 Training Credit scheme for all active member companies to invest in professional development. The pilot initiative supports skills development, leadership progression and new talent entry across Ireland's travel industry.

Melco SME Academy partners with The Mekong Club to deliver modern slavery and sustainability training in Macau

Author: Archie Villaflores

Macau-based entertainment company Melco hosted an SME Academy training session at Studio City in partnership with anti-modern slavery non-profit The Mekong Club. The session drew more than 60 participants from 44 local SMEs across human rights, modern slavery and sustainable supply chain topics.

GEMS School of Research and Innovation launches Motorsport Academy in Dubai with Formula One ambassador

Author: Archie Villaflores

Dubai-based GEMS School of Research and Innovation has launched a Motorsport Academy combining eSports, professional simulation, STEM education and real-world karting experience. Former Formula One driver Robert Doornbos has joined as Ambassador for the programme, scheduled to open in September 2026.

University of Warwick named first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in Motorsport Valley partnership

Author: Archie Villaflores

The University of Warwick has been named the first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in Motorsport Valley, in partnership with STEM Racing, mining company Maaden and the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team. The open-access engineering hub will serve neighbouring schools from the upcoming academic year.

Google and Bank of Ireland offer 10,000 free AI professional certificates to Irish small businesses

Author: Archie Villaflores

Google and Bank of Ireland have launched a partnership making up to 10,000 licences for the Google AI Professional Certificate available to Irish SMEs at no cost. New research shows 80% of Irish SME owners view AI positively but only 37% are using it regularly across their operations.

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