> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 👶 Western Australia Tops Preschool Enrolments. West Africa Exceeds Global Mortality Rate. US Leads AI Model Count. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/western-australia-tops-preschool-enrolments-west-africa-exceeds-global-mortality-rate-us-leads-ai-model-count/ - Published: 2025-12-29T12:30:25.000Z - Updated: 2025-12-29T12:30:24.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #507 Looks at Preschool Enrolments in Australia, Global Under-Five Mortality Rate, and Notable AI Models. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Season's Greetings 🎄** Nestlé [launches](https://environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nestl-launches-youth-sustainability-course-in-thailand,105551?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Youth Sustainability course in Thailand. Tamil Nadu government and iVP Semi[ launch](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-government-and-ivp-semi-launch-tn-100-chip-varsity-project-to-build-semiconductor-talent-network/article70342576.ece/amp/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ‘TN 100 Chip Varsity’ project to build semiconductor talent network. PAHO connects nursing and midwifery leaders to strengthen the [health workforce](https://www.paho.org/en/news/25-9-2025-paho-connects-nursing-and-midwifery-leaders-strengthen-health-workforce?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Kovant raises [$1.65M](https://arcticstartup.com/kovant-raises-e1-5m-pre-seed/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to kickstart AI automation. The University of New Mexico has [joined](https://lawschool.unm.edu/news/2025/08/unm-joins-brown-university-in-national-institute-focused-on-intuitive-trustworthy-ai-assistants.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) a national institute, led by Brown University, to develop trustworthy and intuitive AI assistants, supported by a $20M grant from the National Science Foundation. UT Tyler is [launching](https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/ut-tyler-to-launch-ai-teaching-assistant/501-c077bf61-aca3-4e85-ba93-774c80f60da3?ref=newsletters.qs.com) an AI teaching assistant, developed by university researchers, that uses only course-specific content to answer student questions and monitors student conversations for emotional engagement, while maintaining anonymity. eSkilled [launched](https://www.abc4.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/837141858/eskilled-launches-ai-assisted-marking-tool-to-improve-assessment-consistency-and-compliance-in-vocational-training/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) an AI-assisted marking tool integrated into its learning and student management systems to address inconsistent and biased assessment in vocational education. ### Today's Topics 👶 **Preschool**. Western Australia preschool enrolments double the National Average **⚕️ Health Skills.** West and Central Africa recorded the highest under-five mortality rate 🏭 **Artificial Intelligence.** The US accounted for >60% of notable AI models Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe Now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## 👶 Western Australia Preschool Enrolments Double the National Average [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-e3615799-f6df-4b55-89ec-de0b59743939.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHGA8XMOGV08KZRVAGW?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Preschool enrolment in Australia showed considerable variation across states in 2024, with Western Australia leading the states and amounting to nearly 2 times more enrolments than the national average. Moreover, this highlights [uneven access to early childhood education](https://content.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-06/2025-jun-30-unequal-from-the-start-policy-brief-final.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) among different states. These disparities underline the importance of targeted interventions, such as the [National Quality Agenda for Early Childhood Education and Care](https://www.acecqa.gov.au/nqf/national-quality-standard?ref=newsletters.qs.com), which aims to standardise preschool access and quality across all states and territories. ## **⚕️** West and Central Africa Recorded the Highest Under-Five Mortality Rate [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-e586f57b-52cb-4579-be89-9dd13a4d7524.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH1MQQ6WC0TIMPSYQPS?ref=newsletters.qs.com) The highest under-five mortality rate was recorded in West and Central Africa, way higher than the global average. Infant mortality is high in Africa primarily due to limited access to quality healthcare, poverty, poor sanitation, [lack of maternal education](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589537024001536?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and preventable infections. These outcomes reinforce the urgency of UNICEF-led child survival programmes and national implementation of the[ Integrated Management of Childhood Illness policy](https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/child-health/integrated-management-of-childhood-illness?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to reduce preventable deaths. ## 🤖 The US Accounted for >60% of Notable AI Models [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/12/data-src-image-e1daca3b-7ffd-4b38-9d97-2f707bf9180f.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHS6HVQYS1PQG62CC1V?ref=newsletters.qs.com) In 2024, the United States led global[ AI model development](https://keymakr.com/blog/navigating-the-ai-model-development-process-a-complete-guide/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), producing nearly 50 notable AI models. France, with three models, illustrates the emerging yet limited presence of European AI innovation. The US’s leadership reflects strong funding, advanced infrastructure, and[ emerging talent pools](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/imf-tech-talent-pool?ref=newsletters.qs.com), driving research and commercialization. Sustaining this advantage will depend on continued investment in AI initiatives and collaborations between universities and private sector firms to accelerate development across industries. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)