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On June 23, NetEase Youdao officially launched and open-sourced its latest 'Ziyue 3' series large model, named 'Confucius3-Math' in English. This reasoning model, focused on mathematical education, can efficiently run on ordinary consumer-grade GPUs, becoming the first low-cost and high-performance AI educational tool in China. In a series of mathematical reasoning tasks, 'Ziyue 3' has demonstrated outstanding performance that surpasses many large-scale general models. The 'Ziyue Math Model' achieves this through large-scale reinforcement learning and a series of innovative algorithms.

Since 2021, OpenAI employees and former employees have cumulatively cashed out nearly $3 billion through equity sales. This number is remarkable, especially in the tech industry where frequent stock sales are not common. SoftBank became the largest buyer in this transaction, purchasing almost half of the shares, further solidifying its position in the field of artificial intelligence. OpenAI holds two equity sales per year, with a significantly higher frequency than many tech companies. The original intention of this practice was to provide employees with the opportunity for financial freedom, thereby retention.

OpenAI's Chief Product Officer recently stated publicly that educational AI is one of the most valuable areas for artificial intelligence, with a vision of providing every child with an AI tutor. Research shows that children receiving tutoring significantly outperform those in traditional education, and the widespread adoption of AI will extend this advantage to 3 billion children globally. AIbase observes that this vision is driving a wave of intelligent transformation in global education. OpenAI is committed to fully supporting the widespread adoption of educational AI applications, injecting new energy into educational equity and efficiency. Image source note:

The non-profit organization Digital Promise recently announced the launch of its "Responsible Design AI Product Certification" program. This initiative aims to assist school leaders in selecting AI-powered educational technology tools that meet student learning and safety requirements. With the rapid growth of AI in education, schools face an increasing number of choices, making the selection of safe and effective tools a critical challenge. The certification program specifically assesses several key aspects of AI educational tools, including data security and fairness.

On January 22, 2025, NetEase Youdao officially released the first inference model in China that supports step-by-step explanations, 'ZiYue - o1'. This model features a design with 14 billion parameters, enabling efficient deployment on standard consumer-grade graphics cards, marking a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence technologies in the domestic education sector. 'ZiYue - o1' utilizes Thinking Chain technology and incorporates self-dialogue and error-correction mechanisms, allowing it to output detailed thinking processes when solving problems. This way, students not only receive answers but also understand the logic behind problem-solving.

Recently, Zhejiang University and Alibaba DAMO Academy jointly released a remarkable study aimed at creating high-quality multimodal textbooks from educational videos. This innovative research not only provides new ideas for training large-scale language models (VLMs) but may also change the way educational resources are utilized. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, the pre-training corpus of VLMs mainly relies on visual-text pairs and visually intertwined data. However, much of this current data comes from the web, where the correlation between text and images is weak, and the knowledge density is relatively low.

Against the backdrop of rapid development in artificial intelligence, iFLYTEK and several enterprises jointly established the 'Anhui Kexun Artificial Intelligence Venture Capital Fund Partnership (Limited Partnership)' on December 16. The fund has a total investment of 500 million RMB, aiming to support and promote innovation and development in the field of artificial intelligence. According to data from the Tianyancha App, the managing partner of this newly established investment fund is Hefei Kexun Innovation Information Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership). Its business scope is extensive, covering equity investment and investment management for private equity funds.

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence tools and applications, education technology experts have created a visual aid to make the landscape of AI tools clearer and more understandable. Led by Edtech Insiders, this new generative AI map and database categorizes over 250 AI-powered tools into use cases for teaching and learning. The case categories on the map include teaching materials, assessment and feedback, teacher practice support, professional teacher learning, student support, and social tools. Each category has more specific use cases, such as curriculum planning.

On November 14, OpenAI released a professional student writing guide, systematically outlining the proper use of ChatGPT in the field of education for the first time. This guide not only addresses concerns from the education sector about AI but also provides clear action points for students on how to appropriately utilize AI tools. OpenAI emphasizes that ChatGPT should be viewed as a learning aid rather than a replacement. When used correctly, this tool can deepen the understanding of complex concepts; conversely, improper use may hinder the development of learning skills.

In today's rapidly advancing technology landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is infiltrating various aspects of our lives at an unprecedented speed. However, the application of this new technology in the field of education has sparked a controversy, and a case in Hingham, Massachusetts is a typical example. The protagonists of the incident are a senior student at Hingham High School. According to his mother, Jennifer Harris, her son used AI to gather research materials and create an outline while working on a group project with a classmate.

During a company-wide meeting on Thursday, CEO Sam Altman denied rumors that he would receive a substantial equity stake in the company. Altman made it clear that these rumors are 'not true' and emphasized that there are currently no plans for him to receive equity in OpenAI. Nevertheless, OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor revealed that the board has indeed discussed the possibility of providing Altman with equity compensation, but no final decision has been made yet. Taylor's statement suggests that the company may be considering compensation options for the CEO.

Recently, Google.org announced an investment of over $25 million aimed at helping educators and students acquire essential AI skills, opening a door full of opportunities for them in this intelligent era. This substantial funding from the 'AI Opportunity Fund' is not just a number, but a testament to Google's commitment to educational equity. It will benefit over 500,000 educators and students, assisting them in navigating the challenges and opportunities brought by AI in the classroom. The experience of special education teacher Matthew Jones vividly illustrates this commitment.

IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently announced the launch of two groundbreaking free AI interaction models designed to predict global energy access and simulate energy equity. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in employing artificial intelligence technology to address global energy challenges. The newly introduced power access prediction model utilizes AI technology to analyze population, urbanization, infrastructure, and satellite data to provide power access predictions for 102 countries up to 2030. Meanwhile, the Clean Energy Equity Index, as a pioneering index, employs AI to gauge...

Recently, Doubao, the educational application from ByteDance's AI smart assistant brand, completed a major upgrade. This app aims to be a smart partner for learners and a valuable assistant for family education, providing support for the new term's studies. 'Doubao Aixue' has introduced multiple auxiliary learning features, including answering questions, homework correction, knowledge Q&A, essay guidance, and mental calculation practice, to meet the diverse needs of family education.

Tencent has recently launched an innovative educational assistance tool called 'AI Essay Guidance', aimed at helping students improve their writing skills. This feature is based on Tencent's Hunyuan model and is currently available for free on the QQ Browser.

Adobe has launched Adobe Express for Education, an AI-assisted platform designed for the educational sector, with new features aimed at providing safe and responsible AI tools for students and educators to enhance the learning experience. The platform includes a real-time assignment system, multimedia presentations, animation capabilities, and themed templates to encourage creative projects. It is free for K-12 teachers and students and compatible with various educational software. New AI features include template generation, image creation, and personalized coloring page tools, without AI text generation to protect students' privacy.

OpenAI previously imposed strict limitations on secondary stock sales, with the company having the power to determine participant eligibility, raising widespread concerns among shareholders. Many shareholders holding stakes worth millions of dollars worry about their inability to cash out. Given that OpenAI currently has no plans for an IPO and the company's high valuation deters potential acquirers, secondary stock sales have become the only way for shareholders to realize some of their paper wealth.