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In today’s Cloud Wars Minute, I share how big tech and Edtech are aligning to meet the challenges of rapid change.
Highlights
00:03 — IBM and Pearson have announced a partnership to create personalized learning products powered by AI. These products are designed for a wide range of businesses, public organizations, and educational institutions. Pearson aims to utilize watsonx Orchestrate and watsonx Governance to develop these products. Additionally, IBM will create a custom AI-powered learning platform.
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00:47 —Moreover, IBM will also deliver Pearson solutions to its customers and employees. The two companies are also exploring tools to help verify the capabilities of AI agents. Omar Abbosh, CEO of Pearson, explained that, together with IBM, the company was building trusted AI-powered learning tools that will help people and organizations thrive in a world of constant change.
01:36 — This is a great example of the flexibility and multifaceted nature of the AI Era, where companies form strategic partnerships not only to get a product out there and to market, but also to share expertise on new tools and systems. These collaborations help boost understanding and adoption of AI
