Pearson and Google Cloud Partner to Revolutionize Education with AI-Powered Learning Tools

Pearson and Google team up to bring AI learning tools to classrooms

LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Pearson (PSON.L), opens new tab has entered a multi-year partnership with Alphabet's (GOOGL.O), opens new tab Google cloud service, providing students with AI learning tools that also make teachers' jobs easier, the British education company said on Thursday. The tie-up will focus on creating personalised learning tools powered by Google's advanced artificial intelligence models for students in primary and secondary school. The tools will adapt to each student's pace and needs, while also helping teachers track performance and tailor lessons, the companies said in a statement. Pearson Chief Executive Omar Abbosh said AI could help reshape school education by replacing uniform teaching methods with personalised learning paths tailored to individual students. Pearson has also signed multi-year AI-focused partnerships with Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab and Amazon's (AMZN.O), opens new tab cloud computing services, as part of its efforts to personalise learning and offer more digital education tools. Reporting by Paul Sandle, Writing by Sam Tabahriti; Editing by Sachin Ravikumar Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Suggested Topics:Disrupted

Pearson Taps Google Cloud AI To Offer Tailored Learning Experiences - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Pearson (NYSE:PSO)

Google Cloud, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL, and Pearson PLC PSO announced Thursday a partnership to reshape education through AI. The multi-year collaboration aims to create AI-powered tools that personalize learning for students and provide educators with actionable insights to enhance educational outcomes globally. This partnership leverages Google Cloud's AI technologies, including its advanced Gemini and LearnLM models, to offer tailored learning experiences that adapt to individual student needs. Also Read: Pearson Targets Growing Skills Gap With Acquisition Of eDynamic Learning The goal is to move away from traditional, standardized learning methods and provide a more personalized approach. Pearson and Google will work together to provide AI-driven study tools and use platforms like BigQuery to offer data-driven insights, enabling teachers to tailor instruction based on student progress. They will also scale AI-powered content with tools like Veo and Imagen, ensuring quick, secure access to learning resources. The collaboration emphasizes responsible AI practices, ensuring that these educational tools are secure, private, and designed with the best interests of students and educators in mind. As Tara Brady from Google Cloud noted, this partnership is about unlocking AI's potential to support personalized learning and equip teachers with the tools needed to inspire students and prepare them for future success. Price Action: PSO shares were trading higher by 1.04% to $14.62, and GOOG was up 0.40% at $172.70 at last check Thursday. Read Next: AI Is Already Speeding Up Discoveries In Chemistry And Physics, But Satya Nadella Says The Real Breakthrough Will Come When We Add Quantum Computing To The Mix Image via Shutterstock GOOGLAlphabet Inc$171.500.48%Stock Score Locked: Edge Members Only Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock - anytime. Unlock RankingsEdge RankingsMomentum27.51Growth87.38Quality86.11Value52.63Price TrendShortMediumLongOverviewPSOPearson PLC$14.711.66%GOOGAlphabet Inc$172.440.55% This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs