Week in Edtech 6/17/26: OpenAI, Google & Anthropic Expand AI Workforce Training, UK Weighs Social Media Ban, DonorsChoose AI Requests Surge, and More! Feat. Tom ap Simon of Pearson & France Hoang of BoodleBox

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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and special guest co-host Gemma Lenowitz Picot of Samvid Ventures as they break down the latest developments in AI, workforce development, edtech adoption, and education policy.

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:03:26] OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic expand AI workforce training initiatives
[00:10:30] Data center investments create new opportunities for workforce development
[00:15:59] Anthropic launches Claude Core to help nonprofits adopt AI
[00:21:00] AI safety concerns raise questions about education-specific AI models
[00:27:23] Khanmigo tops the new EdTech AI Visibility Index
[00:33:40] Teacher requests for AI tools on DonorsChoose have tripled
[00:38:26] AI adoption may accelerate growth in microschools and school choice
[00:41:22] UK proposes banning social media access for children under 16
[00:42:37] UK expands AI tutoring access for low-income students
[00:50:18] Satya Nadella introduces the concept of AI-powered organizational learning loops

Plus, special guests:
[00:54:02] Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson, on AI readiness, career pathways, and workforce outcomes
[01:16:03] France Hoang, Founder and CEO of BoodleBox, on AI collaboration, financial literacy, and preparing learners for an AI-powered future 

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