In today's era, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into various industries, and the education sector is undoubtedly one of its core application scenarios. The rise of AI technology has provided new opportunities for reducing costs and increasing efficiency in education, making high-quality, inclusive, and personalized education possible. Recently, multiple education companies have adopted the DeepSeek large model, indicating that the commercialization process of AI education products is accelerating. According to a research report by Zhongxin Jiantou, AI technology can deeply empower the education industry by enhancing delivery efficiency and personalizing experiences.

Recently, the two giants in the education training industry—TAL Education and New Oriental—have released their mid-term financial reports for FY2025, showcasing their market performance and development strategies. These reports not only reflect the operational status of the companies but also serve as important indicators of the industry's future direction. TAL Education's net revenue for Q3 of FY2025 reached $606.4 million, a 62.4% increase from $373.5 million in the same period last year. The company's gross profit also rose by 59.6% year-on-year, reaching $319.8 million, successfully turning a profit.

On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially released the first inference model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, 'ZiYue - o1'. This model features a design with 14 billion parameters, enabling efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the domestic education sector. 'ZiYue - o1' utilizes Thinking Chain technology and incorporates self-dialogue and error-correction mechanisms, allowing it to output detailed thinking processes when solving problems. This way, students not only receive answers but also understand the logic behind problem-solving.

Recently, Zhejiang University and Alibaba DAMO Academy jointly released a remarkable study aimed at creating high-quality multimodal textbooks from educational videos. This innovative research not only provides new ideas for training large-scale language models (VLMs) but may also change the way educational resources are utilized. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the pre-training corpus of VLMs mainly relies on visual-text pairs and visually intertwined data. However, much of this current data comes from the web, where the correlation between text and images is weak, and the knowledge density is relatively low.

Beijing Super Dad Education Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced the completion of its angel round financing, becoming the first publicly announced AI project to receive investment in 2025. The company revealed that its launched AI Q&A machine 'Xiao Chuang' has achieved nearly 10,000 units sold within one quarter of its release and has maintained a state of sustained profitability. Super Dad Education Technology Co., Ltd. stated that becoming the first financing case in the AI field in 2025 fully demonstrates the company's strong recognition of its innovation capabilities and market potential. The company indicated that it will continue to strengthen the 'Xiao Chuang' AI Q&A machine.

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence tools and applications, education technology experts have created a visual aid to make the landscape of AI tools clearer and more understandable. Led by Edtech Insiders, this new generative AI map and database categorizes over 250 AI-powered tools into use cases for teaching and learning. The case categories on the map include teaching materials, assessment and feedback, teacher practice support, professional teacher learning, student support, and social tools. Each category has more specific use cases, such as curriculum planning.

On November 14, OpenAI released a professional student writing guide, systematically outlining the proper use of ChatGPT in the field of education for the first time. This guide not only addresses concerns from the education sector about AI but also provides clear action points for students on how to appropriately utilize AI tools. OpenAI emphasizes that ChatGPT should be viewed as a learning aid rather than a replacement. When used correctly, this tool can deepen the understanding of complex concepts; conversely, improper use may hinder the development of learning skills.

Entrepreneur Ivan Crewkov from Siberia discovered the immense potential of AI in education after a failed attempt in the smart speaker market, inspired by his daughter's experience learning English. His children's English education AI company Buddy.ai recently raised $11 million in seed funding, led by BITKRAFT Ventures, as its AI technology and business model focused on addressing children's English learning challenges gained recognition from investors. Crewkov's entrepreneurial journey has been quite dramatic.

In today's rapidly advancing technology landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is infiltrating various aspects of our lives at an unprecedented speed. However, the application of this new technology in the field of education has sparked a controversy, and a case in Hingham, Massachusetts is a typical example. The protagonists of the incident are a senior student at Hingham High School. According to his mother, Jennifer Harris, her son used AI to gather research materials and create an outline while working on a group project with a classmate.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Madrid Zoo Aquarium recently announced that a unique AI and synthetic biology-developed zookeeper, Irenia, has joined the giant panda support team, providing relevant information for the pandas 'Jinxi' and 'Zhuyu,' who arrived from China in April this year. Irenia is a digital persona that previously appeared on the zoo's TikTok channel, offering educational insights about giant pandas. It is now featured on a large screen behind the panda exhibit, providing real-time information to visitors.

Recently, Google announced it will invest $120 million to establish a new project called the 'Global AI Opportunity Fund,' aimed at promoting artificial intelligence education worldwide. This announcement was made by CEO Sundar Pichai at the first UN Future Summit held in New York. Pichai stated that the fund will collaborate with multiple nonprofit organizations to provide multilingual AI training, helping people in different countries enhance their AI capabilities in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.

OpenAI has made its latest AI models o1-preview and o1-mini available to all ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu customers. These models are designed to handle complex reasoning tasks and are expected to transform the way organizations and academic institutions tackle challenges, covering various fields from advanced programming to scientific research. The o1 models were first unveiled earlier this month, representing OpenAI's advancements in creating AI capable of deep multi-step reasoning.

Recently, Google.org announced an investment of over $25 million aimed at helping educators and students acquire essential AI skills, opening a door full of opportunities for them in this intelligent era. This substantial funding from the 'AI Opportunity Fund' is not just a number, but a testament to Google's commitment to educational equity. It will benefit over 500,000 educators and students, assisting them in navigating the challenges and opportunities brought by AI in the classroom. The experience of special education teacher Matthew Jones vividly illustrates this commitment.