> ## 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. # 🌍 What's the biggest bet in AI? People. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/whats-the-biggest-bet-in-ai-people/ - Published: 2026-06-22T23:25:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-22T23:25:07.000Z - Description: Governments are making the biggest bet in AI on people. This week: national skilling at population scale, AI tutors for disadvantaged pupils, and more classroom screen bans. Join QS innovation summits in New York 🗽 and London 🇬🇧! - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** 👋 Across higher education, workforce systems, and school networks, AI capability, technical skills, and general literacy is increasingly being treated as a prerequisite at every level, and governments are building the delivery structures to match. In higher education, Saudi Arabia [mandated AI instruction across 30 universities](https://alestad.com/world/116749.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Iraq [approved its first AI graduate institute](https://shafaq.com/en/society/Nineveh-university-secures-approval-for-Iraq-s-first-AI-graduate-institute?ref=newsletters.qs.com), framing capability as national infrastructure. In the US, Utah [approved a new AI bachelor's degree](https://www.sltrib.com/news/education/2026/06/12/university-utah-will-offer-new/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and Washington [launched an AI minor](https://www.geekwire.com/2026/not-just-for-coders-uws-upcoming-ai-minor-will-reach-beyond-the-computer-science-school/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) designed to reach well beyond computer science students. While these initiatives anchor around technical skills, educators report using generative AI to teach learners to use it ethically and responsibly first. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/06/frame_generic_dark--11--1.png) In workforce, Oracle is [training 300,000 in Uttar Pradesh](https://www.oracle.com/in/news/announcement/oracle-train-students-professionals-across-uttarpradesh-in-ai-cloud-cybersecurity-datascience-2026-06-15/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) through 2029, Turkey's [national AI Action Plan](https://www.trtworld.com/article/d8f7768ca35d?ref=newsletters.qs.com) targets 5 million citizens within two years, and UNESCO and Bangladesh [launched AI training for civil servants](https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/corporates/unesco-bangladesh-launch-ai-training-civil-servants-1463836?ref=newsletters.qs.com) this week, all through state-corporate channels, largely outside formal education. In K-12, the UK's [AI Tutoring Pioneers Programme](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/edtech-and-ai-companies-invited-to-help-build-safe-ai-tutoring-tools-for-disadvantaged-pupils?ref=newsletters.qs.com) targets 450,000 disadvantaged pupils from this summer, while France and other governments [extend phone bans to high schools](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/france-moves-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s-bar-cellphones-in-high-schools/3786132?ref=newsletters.qs.com) , a tension that sharpens questions around evidence, access, and what AI-enabled edtech actually needs to demonstrate to earn a place in the classroom. 👉 For more insights on innovation and technology in the education market, go to the [QS Analytics Platform](https://my.holoniq.com/?ref=newsletters.qs.com&%5F%5Fhstc=250154073.9814b361c2fd61a99b1e7cc1b3edf011.1762927473482.1766142400196.1767783751938.11&%5F%5Fhssc=250154073.13.1767783751938&%5F%5Fhsfp=832813272) or [request a demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=250154073.9814b361c2fd61a99b1e7cc1b3edf011.1762927473482.1766142400196.1767783751938.11&%5F%5Fhssc=250154073.13.1767783751938&%5F%5Fhsfp=832813272&ref=newsletters.qs.com) to learn more. --- ### 📍 Upcoming Education Innovation Events | Event | Date | Action | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 🎓 **QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe 2026, Budapest** | 24–25 June | [Register](https://www.qs.com/conferences/europe?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🏫 **Webinar: EdTech Innovations Powering College-to-Career Pathways** | 30 June | [Register](https://www.qs.com/webinars/edtech-innovations-powering-college-to-career-pathways?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🗽 **25th Annual 'Back to School' Summit, NYC**☀️ Summer's just getting started — but seats are filling fast. | 15–17 Sept | [**Register today →**](https://www.qs.com/conferences/back-to-school?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 📅 **QS Reimagine Education 2026, London**⏰ Super early bird ends next week. | 7–8 Dec | [**Register today →**](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | | 🗓️ **2026 Innovation Webinar Series** | On-demand + live | [Browse all](https://www.qs.com/webinars?ref=newsletters.qs.com) | ### 💡**Think your institution or product belongs on the Reimagine Education stage?** [Applications are open](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine/apply?ref=newsletters.qs.com) — and the super early bird registration closes next week. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/06/image-3-1-1.png)](https://www.qs.com/conferences/reimagine/apply?ref=newsletters.qs.com) ## ⭐ **AI & Digital Innovation Spotlight** Technology platforms and AI labs are expanding hands-on AI skills programs, pairing new training content and fellowship models with measurable workforce outcomes. 💼 **LinkedIn, in partnership with Adobe,**[ **launched AI Essentials for Marketers**](https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-launches-ai-training-courses-for-marketers/823109/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**,** a set of role-based courses on LinkedIn Learning designed to build core AI literacy for marketing professionals, responding to a sharp rise in job postings requiring AI skills. 🌱 **Anthropic**[ **unveiled Claude Corps**](https://www.edtechinnovationhub.com/news/anthropics-claude-corps-program-will-place-early-career-ai-fellows-inside-us-nonprofits-including-reef-environmental-education-foundation?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**, a $150M fellowship placing 1,000 early-career workers** inside US nonprofits such as the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, pairing hands-on AI training with mission-driven work to build career pathways for entry-level talent. 🤖 **Simplilearn** [ **introduced Alby AI**](https://mediabrief.com/simplilearn-launches-alby-ai-to-transform-online-upskilling/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)**, a multi-agent learning framework with specialized "AI Buddies"** guiding learners through mentorship, tutoring, quizzes, and project support, aiming to deliver a more personalized and responsive upskilling experience. --- ## **🤝 Policy & Partnerships** Governments are strengthening education and workforce development frameworks through digital safety regulations, vocational training partnerships, and updated international student policies. 🛡️ **Malaysia** [**introduced**](https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/amp/world/20260601/malaysia-bans-social-media-accounts-for-children-under-16-but-questions-remain?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **a ban on social media accounts for children under 16**, reflecting broader efforts to create safer digital environments and strengthen protections for young learners in an increasingly technology-driven society. 🎓 **Pearson and Jordan** [**extended**](https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/pearson-and-jordan-extend-vocational-education-partnership-through-2031-i0338a9f?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **their vocational education partnership through 2031**, supporting the continued development of skills-based learning pathways and workforce readiness initiatives aligned with evolving labor market needs. 🌍 **Ireland** [**tightened**](https://leadership.ng/ireland-tightens-rules-for-long-term-student-visa-applications/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **requirements for long-term student visa applications**, introducing updated measures to strengthen oversight of international education pathways while maintaining the quality and integrity of the student migration system. ## 💪 **Power Moves & Funding** AI in learning was in focus this week (trades training, quantitative research, professional credentialing) over general-purpose edtech platforms, with a notable exception from a Chinese edtech. 🤖 **Dongli**, an AI-powered education company, raised[ $51.7M](https://www.jinglingshuju.com/article/43413389996?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to expand its AI-driven learning offering, marking this deal the first major Chinese EdTech deal this year. 🧮 **Corca Research**, a New York-based quantitative research provider, secured[ $7.8M](https://www.finsmes.com/2026/06/corca-research-raises-7-8m-in-funding.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to build an AI-powered collaborative workspace for mathematics. 🔧 **Skillmaker**, a Carolina Beach-based startup delivering XR- and AI-based training, closed[ $4.5M](https://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/technology/2026/06/10/carolina%5Fbeach%5Fstartup%5Fskillmaker%5Fcloses%5F45m%5Fseed%5Fround/27569?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to scale its platform across additional trades in partnership with NAPA Auto Care. 📚 **Colibri Group**[ acquired](https://trainingindustry.com/press-release/artificial-intelligence/colibri-group-announces-acquisition-of-audirie-to-advance-ai-enabled-professional-learning/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Audirie to advance AI-enabled professional learning across its credentialing and continuing-education businesses. 🧸 **OWNA** Group[ acquired](https://thesector.com.au/article/owna-group-acquires-enrolment-hub-to-expand-ecec-enrolment-and-occupancy-solutions?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Enrolment Hub to expand enrolment and occupancy solutions for Australia's early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. 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