Weekly AI News Update (17-23 October 2025)

Beijing has introduced compulsory artificial intelligence education across all primary and secondary public schools, requiring at least eight class hours per semester. The initiative standardises AI curricula, emphasising practical, project-based learning and human-machine collaboration skills. China Daily
The Hong Kong Education Bureau has launched the “Digital Education: AI in Education Training Series” for the 2025/26 school year to enhance teachers' AI literacy and application skills, alongside a territory-wide student digital literacy reward scheme. Sing Tao Daily
UNESCO's recent global masterclass gathered nearly 800 educators from 97 countries to discuss AI's role in education. Experts emphasised ethical use, teacher empowerment, inclusive frameworks, and human-centred approaches to ensure AI supports—rather than replaces—pedagogy. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
A UK university has introduced staff training to identify wrongful student use of AI while promoting ethical application. Academics are guided to distinguish misconduct from legitimate AI support under revised institutional policies. BBC
Google has launched Google Skills, a unified learning platform offering nearly 3,000 AI and technology courses, labs, and credentials. The platform integrates content from Google Cloud, DeepMind, and Grow with Google to support AI education, workforce development, and skills-based hiring initiatives. The Keyword Google