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] With strong policy support and India's rising deep tech talent, RackBank is proud to power the India AI Mission, unlocking the potential of AI across critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, and education. CXOToday.com
• [New] By harnessing the power of machine learning and unsupervised AI, Darktrace can autonomously detect anomalies and respond to cyber threats before they cause significant damage. Advanced Cybersecurity Insights
• [New] As the cyber landscape rapidly evolves, industry leaders like Lockheed Martin are driving an unprecedented shift in operations by incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning to jump ahead of emerging cyber threats. Lockheed Martin
• [New] Poor housing conditions, limited access to education, and lack of job opportunities are significantly reducing life expectancy across the globe. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
• [New] The government services business provides in global engineering and automation solutions to federal, state, and local governments and education institutions generally in the form of technical field services and will open up new markets for Gulf Island's existing business. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Social inequality remains one of the world's leading causes of premature death, with experts warning it is killing people on a grand scale - often through poor housing, limited education, and lack of job opportunities, rather than genetics or medical care. Insider Media Ltd
• [New] Social conditions such as inadequate housing, education and job opportunities have a greater influence on health outcomes than genetics or medical care. EFE Noticias
• [New] The future of music discovery within Apple Music will likely be shaped by advancements in AI and machine learning, leading to more personalized and intuitive ways to discover new music. tv.aksi.co
• [New] The Google AI Exchange Program is expected to elevate the UK's research capabilities, encouraging AI professionals and students to engage in projects that push the boundaries of machine learning and AI applications. UNIBLOG
• [New] In the coming years, we can expect further advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and machine learning, which could further enhance the capabilities of Kavach, making it even more responsive to potential hazards. UP Excise Portal
• [New] To adjust restocking plans at each location, Walmart uses machine learning models to predict the trends of sales. 1Byte
• [New] Russia could lower eligibility requirements for veterans who seek to pursue job opportunities within the education sector by hiring veterans with secondary vocational education or a bachelor's degree, under the condition that veterans will obtain higher education in the future. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Risk to India's Demographic Dividend: Visa restrictions hinder access to global education, which is vital for skill development. EDUREV.IN
• [New] The tightening visa norms for Indian students pose serious challenges, including potential weakening of India's soft power, risks to the demographic dividend, decline in remittances, and pressure on domestic higher education. EDUREV.IN
• [New] TD Bank (which has the second-largest group of researchers at any of the 50 banks we track) presented a new way for models to handle uncertainty after finding that a common way of addressing bias in machine learning could unintentionally lead users to select less fair outcomes. Evident Insights
• [New] By integrating AI and machine learning, the CDC aims to forecast trends in opioid overdose mortality, improve syndromic surveillance, and detect potential outbreak sources more efficiently. The Whatfix Blog | Drive Digital Adoption
• Virtual reality and augmented reality technologies will take significant leaps forward by 2025, transforming entertainment, education, healthcare, and even the way we interact with the world. Science News Today
• If India continues to push forward with strategic investments in infrastructure, education and health, it can turn global disruptions into opportunities for sustained growth. Times of Oman
• Imagine a future where U.S.-designed AI accelerates drug discovery for rare diseases, Chinese models democratize education in underserved regions, and Europe's safeguards prevent another Siri privacy debacle. Forbes
• Nigeria has demonstrated commitment through its National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (2020-2030), which references AI, but the application in education systems remains aspirational rather than systemic (Nigerian Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, 2020). Modern Ghana

Last updated: 12 May 2025