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Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google Cloud, Pearson join forces to advance AI-powered education
Google Cloud and learning company Pearson have forged a multi-year strategic collaboration aimed at integrating AI into educational products and services. The partnership seeks to personalise learning for students, provide educators with data-driven insights, and enhance educational outcomes through advanced AI and cloud technologies. The collaboration brings together Pearson's experience in K-12 education, encompassing products such as Connections Academy virtual schools, GED, school assessments, and courseware, with Google Cloud's Vertex AI Platform. This includes Google's advanced AI models, Gemini, combined with LearnLM, a family of models fine-tuned for educational purposes, and agentic AI. The initiative is designed to deliver more engaging and tailored learning experiences, particularly for K-12 students, according to the company. Through this partnership, Pearson and Google Cloud will focus on several key areas. They will work to accelerate the development of AI-powered study tools that adapt to individual student needs, ensuring learners remain engaged and supported in their academic progress. Additionally, the collaboration will leverage platforms such as BigQuery to provide teachers with comprehensive data on student performance, enabling more targeted and effective instruction aligned with educational standards. Google Cloud EMEA president Tara Brady said: 'Our collaboration with Pearson is about unlocking this potential. 'Using Google Cloud's advanced AI models and agentic expertise, students will receive support tailored to their individual pace and needs, and teachers will be equipped with intelligent tools and actionable insights, so they have greater capacity for educators to focus on inspiring curiosity and preparing students to thrive.' The partnership also aims to enhance the scalability of Pearson's AI-powered content and services. By utilising Google Cloud's AI content generation tools, such as Veo and Imagen, the collaboration will ensure fast and secure delivery of educational resources across various learning environments. In addition, Google Cloud will continue its agreement with Credly by Pearson for professional badging and certification, extending the reach of Pearson's credentialing services. Pearson CEO Omar Abbosh said: 'When applied thoughtfully and responsibly, AI has the power to transform K-12 education, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all model to support each student on their unique learning journey. 'By combining Pearson's deep learning expertise with Google's technology and AI capabilities, we will deliver a more personalised experience for students and equip K-12 teachers with tools that help them to focus on what matters most: sparking curiosity, developing critical thinking, and fostering a lifelong love of learning.' "Google Cloud, Pearson join forces to advance AI-powered education" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google Cloud to power UniCredit's digital transformation
Italian bank UniCredit has entered a 10-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Google Cloud to advance its digital transformation efforts. This agreement will see the bank utilising Google Cloud's infrastructure, AI, and data analytics to enhance its digital architecture and services across its 13 core markets. The partnership is part of UniCredit's digital strategy, which involves transitioning substantial parts of the bank's application landscape, including legacy systems, to Google Cloud's platform. Under the agreement, UniCredit will leverage Google Cloud's AI capabilities, such as the Vertex AI platform and Gemini models, to develop new services and improve customer experiences. The bank expects to apply these technologies across various functions, including investment banking, customer interactions, operational efficiency, financial crime prevention, and the development of new AI-driven financial products. The MoU also sets the stage for UniCredit to explore additional services from other Google divisions, optimising operational processes through tools like the Google Maps Platform. Besides, the agreement includes a provision for Google Cloud to facilitate digital skills training for UniCredit staff throughout its 13 European markets. Unicredit CEO Andrea Orcel said: "This strategic partnership with Google Cloud is a pivotal step in our strategy to be the bank for Europe's future. In line with our single-partner approach for strategic collaborations, we have sought out the best and now we are all in with them in the pursuit of excellence. 'Google Cloud's cutting-edge cloud, AI and data analytics capabilities, will empower our ongoing digital transformation – further enhancing our customer offerings, streamlining our operations, and fostering a new era of data-driven innovation." Google Cloud EMEA President Tara Brady stated: 'Google Cloud is at the forefront of bringing powerful and the most secure AI technologies to financial institutions across Europe, and with these capabilities UniCredit can speed innovation, create efficiencies and advance its digital transformation, enabling continued success within today's dynamic market." In February, UniCredit disclosed its 4.1% holding in Assicurazioni Generali, calling it a 'pure financial investment'. "Google Cloud to power UniCredit's digital transformation " was originally created and published by Retail Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
