Global Scans · Quality Education · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• [New] As the use of AI in education increases, we need to better understand how schools and colleges are using this technology to take advantage of its potential, as well as manage the risks it poses for pupils, learners and staff. UKAuthority
• [New] As blockchain adoption continues to grow globally, the crypto ecosystem's resilience will depend on proactive threat detection, rigorous smart contract audits, and user education in the face of evolving digital threats. Arbiterz
• [New] As more educational institutions look to expand their international reach, digital credentials present a transformational opportunity to track learning experiences and position students more competitively in the global job markets. HEPI
• [New] Estonia has invested in building language technologies since the early 2000s as part of its Estonian Language Technology Programme and Estonian Language Strategy 2021-2035, which also focuses on foreign language learning and digital infrastructure, funded by the Ministry of Education and Research. Scirp
• [New] Demographic Potential: With over 50% of the population under the age of 30 and a Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education just under 30%, India is an attractive destination for foreign universities. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, every UAE student will learn age-appropriate AI concepts, from basic coding and algorithms in early grades up to machine learning and ethics for older students. Digital Bricks
• [New] The Internal Revenue Service in the United States has been investing heavily in AI and machine learning to improve tax compliance and reduce the risk of tax evasion. SuperAGI
• [New] Tech companies are exploring cloud-connected BMS that can learn from usage patterns, predict failures, and automatically reconfigure energy flow across thousands of connected systems. MarketResearch.com, LLC
• [New] The entry of foreign universities into India's higher education sector holds the potential for significant transformation. EDUREV.IN
• [New] Qatar's fiscal policy emphasizes investment in infrastructure, education, and health, aligned with its National Vision 2030. Economy Middle East
• Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• Awareness is the first step in reducing identity theft and information threats in a higher educational institution, since most students and teachers believe that unique passwords are enough to preserve the privacy of personal information. b
• Why The US Customs and Border Protection is investing in cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to improve data collection, processing and analysis, threat identification and reduction, and domain awareness. Research and Markets
• Access to reliable internet remains limited or entirely absent in many rural areas in the world, leaving millions cut off from opportunities in basic human needs, such as education, healthcare, livelihoods, and civic participation. Collaborative Change Communication
• Ukraine and NATO will create a Lessons Learned platform for analysis, training, and education based on data from lessons learned during combat operations. Militarnyi
• Better education on existing opportunities, streamlined government application and reporting processes, as well as business mentorship opportunities, are all opportunities for Canada to support Indigenous-owned SMEs. TheFutureEconomy.ca
• Automated marketing campaigns: Machine learning algorithms will personalize ads, optimize budgets, and increase ROI across platforms like Facebook and Google. Blogger
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning will strengthen fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and compliance in real-time, securing the global payments environment. Credence Research Inc.
• India, with its large education and skilling ecosystem, has the potential to emerge as a Global Gig Hub for new-collar skills, which will power the future global economy. The Hindu

Last updated: 07 July 2025