Weekly AI News Update (05-11 September 2025)

Education Convergence recommended mandatory AI training for 5% of teachers, appointment of digital education officers, establishment of an AI curriculum framework, and policies supporting international student access and accommodation in Hong Kong schools. The Guardian
Aiming to protect children from harmful online content, Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has introduced six new Online Safety Act codes requiring safeguards and age assurance in AI chatbots. ABC News
Google Research and the Stanford Accelerator for Learning launched AI Quests, an educational programme for students aged 11–14, introducing AI literacy through immersive challenges on climate, health, and neuroscience, supported by structured teaching resources. The Keyword Google
The United Arab Emirates will introduce mandatory AI education from kindergarten to grade 12 in government schools, joining global initiatives in China, Estonia, and others, with success dependent on implementation quality. Tech Wire Asia
At UNESCO's Digital Learning Week 2025, NetDragon Websoft presented its AI Content Factory and partnership with Open-Quest Academy, emphasising technology-driven approaches to enhance global education equity and accessible digital learning resources. PR Newswire